Rico Swavey’s legacy will live on – BBNaija winner Phyna

Big Brother Naija Phyna

Big Brother Naija season seven winner Josephine Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, has prayed that her colleague Rico Swavey’s legacy will live on.

Phyna made the prayer for the deceased who died on Thursday October 13 after a ghastly accident.

In a short tribute shared on Instagram, the 25-year-old said Rico supported and showed her love without knowing her. She also thanked him for attending her party.

She wrote: “You were so supportive, you showed me love when you didn’t know me. Thank you for everything and also for turning up at me winner’s party. May your family be comforted and your legacy live on.”

Rico’s shocking death was announced by fellow reality star Alex Unusual in a Twitter post on Thursday, October 13.

She wrote: “This was not what we agreed Rico. Rest In Peace #ricoswavey.”

Born Patrick Fakoya, Rico Swavey whose mum is Italian, contested in the third edition of the reality show in 2018.

The Babcock University graduate was also a lawyer and an actor. Rico is best known for his role in the drama series Life 101.

He released a song titled ‘Afrosantana’ in 2020. He also dropped another ‘Emotions’ the same year.