The funeral plans for Patrick Adebowale Fakoya, better known by his stage name Rico Swavey, a former Big Brother Naija contestant, have been released by his family.
Rico was seriously injured in a car accident that sent him to the hospital where he was given life support.
On Thursday, October 13, 2022, the former actor passed away in the hospital two days after the incident.
Plans for his funeral were posted on Twitter on Tuesday, according to a statement from his family and management team.
“With a heavy heart, we invite all friends and fans of Rico Swavey to his tribute night/candlelight walk tomorrow as we witness a star supernova. Thank you all,” the caption read.
A night of tribute and candlelight walk will take place at Retro Citi, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the night of tribute for the deceased will be followed by a private service at the Methodist Church of the Trinity, Tinubu Square, on Thursday.
The funeral service holds immediately at Ebony Vaults, Ikoyi, where the deceased will be laid to rest.