Big Brother Naija reality star Rico Swavey will be buried on Thursday October 20, the family and management announced on Tuesday.
The burial arrangement was announced in a post via Twitter on Tuesday, October 18.
“With a heavy heart, we invite all friends and fans of Rico Swavey to his tribute night/candle light walk tomorrow as we witness a star supernova. Thank you all,” the caption read.
According to the obituary, a night of tribute and candle light walk will take place at Retro Citi, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday.
This will be followed by a private service at the Methodist Church of the Trinity, Tinubu Square, on Thursday.
A funeral service will immediately follow at Ebony Vaults, Ikoyi, where the deceased will be laid to rest.
Born Patrick Adebowale Fakoya, Rico was involved in a car crash which led to him being placed on life support. He died two days after the accident on Thursday, October 13, 2022.
In her tribute to the deceased, fellow reality star Alex Unusual who announced the accident and death of Rico, described him as ‘one of a kind.’
Alex wrote in parts: “I know Rico will be upset seeing me like this so I’ll hold it together. I shot a whole movie and I became the character I wrote about! I should have picked up that call. I should have called back!! I failed once again!! I’m a horrible person!! Terrible!!! I can’t forgive myself.
“Please, God, take care of my friend the way he takes care of me. He is one of a kind, he loves to cook, please let him do it. He loves to sing too and he loves to look fresh. Don’t let him drive ever again. Don’t leave him by himself. Please make him happy. I miss him but I have no choice. Please protect his family. I know I’m talking to you even though I’m mad at you but I’ll get over it. Rico, this wasn’t what we agreed. Rest well my baby boy.”
The Babcock University graduate who was born in 1992, was also a lawyer, singer and actor.
Rico was best known for his role in the drama series Life 101 and the Africa Magic series Tinsel.
Rico released a song titled ‘Afrosantana’ in 2020. He also dropped another ‘Emotions’ the same year.
