Big Brother Naija captured viewers’ emotions on Monday afternoon as the show honours former housemates who have passed away.
During the tribute, Biggie assembled all the current housemates while images of the late reality stars were displayed on the screen, followed by a solemn minute of silence in their memory.
Since BBNaija began, three housemates have been lost: Francisca Owumi, Joseph Ada, and Rico Swavey.
Francisca Owumi – Runner-up of the first BBNaija season in 2006, she was celebrated for her lively spirit and unforgettable dance moves. She passed away in August 2024 after a brief illness.
Rico Swavey (Patrick Fakoya) – A standout from the Double Wahala season (2018), he won hearts with his warmth and creativity. His untimely death in October 2022, following a car accident, left fans devastated.
in loving memory
Rest in peace rico swavey and the rest #BBNaijaS10 #BBNaija pic.twitter.com/N4RdO7mk6h— W&H (@Horlar_yinka2) August 18, 2025
Check out reactions from Big Brother ‘s action below …
fatiful1 wrote: “Rico Swavey keep resting”
fatiringim said: “Francisca, the great dancer”
odili_nna remarked: “May their souls keep resting in peace”
Overonicypp stated: “They forgot Goldie”
pretty_pearl wrote: “Can’t believe I cried for days when Rico died. He was just too good to die like that”
barbie_pink_21 wrote: “Rico’s death is a hard pill to swallow”
ekeminiabasi wrote: “Rico’s death hit me hard”.
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