Rico Swavey age, net value, passing, wiki, relatives, biography and recent updates.
Patrick Fakoya, also referred to as Rico Swavey, is a Nigerian attorney, artist, film actor, reality television personality, social media influencer, and former Big Brother Naija season 3 contestant.
He gained fame after participating in the season 3 Double Wahala edition of the widely-known Nigerian reality TV show Big Brother Naija. The monetary reward for this season, which premiered in 2018, was 45 million Naira.
Rico Swavey: Overview
| Name: | Rico Swavey |
| Actual Name: | Patrick Fakoya |
| Profession: | Musician |
| Age: | 30 years (2022) |
| Date of Birth: | 1992 |
| Passing: | October 2022 |
| Citizenship: | Nigerian |
| Education: | Graduate |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Rico Swavey: Biography & Early Years
The Nigerian attorney, artist, film actor, reality TV star, social media influencer, and former BBnaija season 3 contestant, Patrick Fakoya was born in 1993 into the lovely family of Mr. and Mrs. Fakoya.
As a participant in the season 3 Double Wahala edition, Rico was 26 years old during his time on the Big Brother Naija show. He is of Yoruba descent, a Southerner by region, Nigerian by nationality, and a Christian by faith.
His family provided support throughout his time on the show, and Rico Swavey has approximately seven siblings. Growing up for him was indeed enjoyable.
For his studies, Rico earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the esteemed Babcock University. Importantly, his First School Leaving Certificate and West African Examination Certificate certifications are intact.
Rico Swavey: Career
After completing his studies at Babcock University, Patrick Fakoya embarked on a career as an artist. This remained his career trajectory until his participation in the Big Brother Naija show.
Post-show, however, Rico Swavey became a reality TV star and former BBnaija contestant by default. Additionally, he made his way into the Nigerian film industry, commonly referred to as Nollywood.
Renowned for his participation in the “Life 101” drama series, Rico released a song titled “Afrosantana” two years ago. Fakoya has been progressing admirably in his career.
Rico Swavey: Accident
Remember that his fellow ex-housemate from Big Brother Naija season 3, Alex Asogwa aka Alex Unusual, conveyed the heartbreaking news on her Twitter account on Tuesday.
She stated that the accident occurred “hours ago”, mentioning that the doctors were attempting to revive Rico Swavey at the time she departed the hospital.
Alex further urged fans to keep Rico Swavey in their prayers, as he was in a precarious state.
She also indicated that she was remaining optimistic about the unfortunate situation, as she shared a screenshot of the tweet on her Instagram story.
However, Alex did not disclose the location of the accident or the circumstances surrounding it.
Rico Swavey: Passing
According to NAIJATAB NEWS, Rico’s co-star, Tobi Bakre, communicated his passing in the early hours of today, 13th October 2022.
On his Instagram account, Tobi Bakre posted a picture of himself with the deceased, expressing that he would use the image to remember him.
“This is how I will remember us brother. Forever.”
This came just hours after Bakre had appealed to the public for help in saving his co-star’s life.
Pleading on behalf of Rico Swavey, who was on life support, he beseeched Nigerians to contribute financially to assist in saving his life.
Rico Swavey: Net Worth
Patrick Fakoya’s net worth is estimated to range around $500,000. Swavey is flourishing in both the entertainment and legal fields.
