Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Tokunbo Idowu better known as TBoss is hurting as she mourns her co-star, the late Patrick Fakoya better known as Rico Swavey.
The mother of one took to her Instagram stories to share the burial arrangement flyer of Rico Swavey that was released by his family and management on Tuesday, 18th October. According to the flyer, today, Wednesday 19th October a night of tribute and candlelight walk would be held in his honour, which is underway.
The late reality star would be laid to rest on October 20th. A church service would be held at Methodist Church, Tinubu Square, before his funeral service.
Mourning him, TBoss said she hoped and prayed she was just dreaming but he (Rico) is gone. She noted that the world has truly lost one of the good ones.
She wrote: I hoped and prayed that i was dreaming but alas- he’s really gone. Rico is gone. Forever. The world has truly lost one of the good ones. And now he would be laid to rest. May God grant his family strenght through this tryingtimes.
Rico Swavey is dead
Kemi Filani news reported that the reality star passed on to glory on Thursday morning, October 13 following injuries sustained from a ghastly motor accident.
His death was announced by his co-star, Tobi Bakre.
Rico Swavey’s management speaks out on his death
The management of the reality star broke their silence on his death.
His management noted how a lot of narratives on the cause of his death have flied round the internet.
Doren hospital, where he was taken for treatment, claimed that the deceased was drunk as he smelt of alcohol when he was brought to the hospital.
Addressing the lingering rumours, his management debunked them, as they claimed that majority were false.
According to them, many influencers had been paid to promote certain narratives.
His management promised to share detailed information on the circumstances surrounding Rico’s accident, treatment and passing.
Rico’s management urged his fans to keep his family in prayers and to continue the spirit of warmth and fellowship.