Big Brother Naija reality stars have come under fire for their insensitive way of mourning their co-star, Rico Swavey.
In honour of late Rico Swavey’s death, a candle-light service was held for deceased.
Kemi Filani news reported that the 29-years old passed on to glory on Thursday morning, October 13th following injuries sustained from a ghastly motor accident.
His death was announced by his co-star, Tobi Bakre.
Following his service of songs which held on Wednesday evening, October 19th, BBNaija’s stars threw a candlelight service for him.
The video making rounds showed them at a club, all wearing black as they drank and toasted to him.
The club had ‘Forever Young’ playing at the background.
In one of the videos posted online, Level Up finalist, Bella was seen smoking sisha.
Dorathy had shared a video on her Twitter page showing them celebrating his life.
Nigerians drag BBNaija’s stars
The video has sparked outrage as Nigerians stormed her comment section to blast them.
One Broomstone wrote, “If this was after the burial, maybe people wouldn’t be talking but it’s the candle night. A night of solemn assembly and y’all are drinking, smoking and all. For people saying there’s nothing wrong, would you mourn a young family member (God forbid) ds way?
Gabi wrote, “Singing “forever young” at a funeral of a person that died untimely?
Mimi wrote, “Forever young isonu. Your greatest fear shouldn’t be death but life after death. Give the dead the last respect it deserve not this… May we all accomplish our purpose in this planet earth; Amen
Oku wrote, “You guys legit raised glasses for a young man?
Chief Nomso wrote, “I don’t know what’s worse. The Choice of Song or the Absence of Solemness even in his death, everyone is smoking, partying & making videos for the Gram. You can party all you want some other time but this was the time to be a sober mood for a you g boy who just died untimely.
Arsene wrote, “That guy was 29, he died a few days to his birthday. You guys couldn’t even be sober at his candle light service. Any excuse just to flex and post for the gram. It’s so insensitive to be singing that forever young song too. Rico didn’t want to live forever young? Disgraceful.
Alves wrote, “We have now become so insensitive to differentiate between mourning and celebration, bruhh this is a suppose candle night fgs!!!
Beauty’s smile wrote, “29 year old burial. You posted a video of you guys drinking, smoking. Dancing to forever young. Uhmmmm
Lerry wrote, “Forever young sounds kinda insensitive but you could’ve vibed to songs like Maroon 5’s Memories. Wiz Khalifa’s See you again and there won’t be any controversy. May the soul of the deceased find peace
Ayoola wrote, “Merryling dancing, smiling, drinking & y’all seems to be happy. This is sad & heart breaking. This is no fun FR! Rest on Rico
Bay Kay wrote, “What are they smiling and raising glasses for. Must everything look like party to these people
Kella wrote, “Wait what??? How did this happen?? How are you celebrating a young person that died untimely”.
Rico Swavey’s service of songs
Kemi Filani news reported that BBNaija’s stars had stormed the Service of Songs in honour of Big Brother Naija reality star, Patrick Adebowale Fakoya better known as Rico Swavey.
The late reality star’s service of songs were held on Wednesday, October 19th.
Big Brother Naija stars, Alex Unusual, Cross Okonkwo, Tobi Bakre, Ebuka Uchendu, Dorathy Bachor, Teddy A, and Efe Ejeba were present. Read more here.
