Former Big Brother Naija housemate Rico Swavey died on October 13, 2022, at the age of 29 after being involved in an accident a few days before. Tobi Bakre and Sandra Alexandra, who both appeared on BB Naija, shared the news on Twitter. Tobi stated:
“This is how I shall remember you forever.” My Brother, may you rest in peace.”
Sandra also shared her grief for Swavey’s sudden passing in a tweet that stated:
“This was not agreed upon, Rico.” #ricoswavey, Rest In Peace.” Rico
Swavey cause of death
Rico Swavey was killed in a car accident on Tuesday, October 11. Following the event, he slipped into a coma, and Nigerian celebrities organized a fundraiser to assist him pay for his care.ย Tobi Bakre revealed that Swavey was on life support while collecting money on social media. Swavey’s management also verified the story, and even posted a video of the smashed automobile. Tobi said on Twitter:
“Please assist in saving Rico. He was in a terrible vehicle accident. We must keep him on life support and continue to pay his mounting medical expenditures while praying for a miracle from God. We can’t do it on our own. Please visit ricoswavey.com to make a donation.”
Sandra Alexandra announced Swavey’s accident on Twitter and stated on her Instagram Story that he is in serious condition and needs everyone’s financial support and prayers. She went on:
“I also wish I could provide more information on his health, but how can I while we are still waiting for the doctors and God to rescue this sweet life, or at the very least for Rico to respond? Anything you can do to help would be much appreciated since he is on life support and battling for his life. @ricoswavey official needs our assistance. #ricoswavey #ricoswaveypray”
Twitter users pay tribute
Rico Swavey rose to prominence in recent years as a contestant on Big Brother Naija. However, once his unexpected death was announced, Twitter was swamped with condolences from followers and admirers alike:
This is a sad news ๐ https://t.co/N3Wi7ZmaiO
โ Seun Akinsanya (@mrboboskie) October 13, 2022
After Sam loco, Ada Ameh, this Ricoโs death is so painful ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
He was so sweet ๐ฅฒ heaven welcomed an angel ๐ผ
Rip Rico fly high ๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/AOcQr7dlS3
โ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฒแดบแดน๐ฆแดธแดฟ๐ฆ (@VanDorsey99) October 13, 2022
Swavey’s family relatives have survived him. He never spoke about his personal life, and there’s no word on whether he was married or dating anybody.
All About Rico Swavey
He was born in 1992 and attended Babcock University, where he studied law. He has seven siblings and excelled in singing and swimming.ย Swavey dabbled in music before joining Big Brother. He has also appeared in a few films. He recorded the song Afrosantana and participated in the film Tinsel, as well as the drama series Life 101.
While competing on Huge Brother Naija, he was asked what he would do with a million dollars, to which Swavey answered that he would be in a big home catching waves. On January 28, 2018, he entered Big Brother Naija and said that cooking was his method of expressing himself since he prepared the most for the housemates.ย Rico Swavey was fired from the program after ten weeks and seventy days. Following his removal, he admitted to liking one of the housemates, Ahneeka. He took part in the program to aid his autistic relative and to invest in his music career.
