A candle light procession was held on Wednesday, 19th of October, in honor of reality star, Patrick Adebowale Fakoya better known as Rico Swavey.
The reality star died on October 13th, days after been involved in a ghastly car accident.
In honor of the deceased, family, friends, and colleagues came together to hold a candle light procession.
Tears flow as friends and family of late Rico Swavey broke down.
Videos which made rounds, showed lovers of the deceased on the streets wearing all black and holding candles as they bade him farewell.
Rico Swavey’s service of songs
Earlier in the day, a tribute service and service of songs was held in his honour.
BBNaija’s stars had stormed the event wearing all black.
Alec Unusual, Cross Okonkwo, Tobi Bakre, Ebuka Uchendu, Dorathy Bachor, Teddy A, and Efe Ejeba were present at the emotional event.
After the candle-light procession, BBNaija’s stars took to a club to celebrate his life.
The reality stars were seen in videos, toasting to the deceased as they vibed to ‘Forever Young’ by Jay-Z.
Rico Swavey’s management break silence on the cause of his death
Kemi Filani news recalls that 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.