Once more, South Africa is in mourning at the passing of an icon. At a music festival in Johannesburg, rapper and composer Costa Tsobanoglou, also known as Costa Titch, passed away after collapsing.
The 27-year-old was performing on stage when he fell to the ground while singing one of his songs, according to videos that went viral on social media on Saturday night.
He soon stood back up thanks to his security, proceeded to perform, but then fell again and didn’t get back to his feet this time.
Others could be seen scurrying and reaching out to assist him. At the Ultra South Africa music event, Costa was performing. No formal confirmation of his passing or its cause has yet been made.
His passing occurs exactly one month after the shooting killing in Durban of another SA tapper, Kiernan Forbes alias AKA. Costa just signed a contract with Akon’s record label, Konvict Kulture.
With tracks like “Big Flexa,” “Nkalakatha,” and “Activate,” Titch became well-known for his contribution to the Amapiano style.
A remix of Big Flexa, which features American musician Akon, was just made public and has amassed over 45 million views on YouTube.
Several musicians, music networks, and politicians have offered their sympathies despite the absence of an official confirmation of his passing, including Julius Sello Malema, a South African lawmaker.
Who was Costa Titch signed to?
The evidence we have indicates that Senegalese-American recording artist Akon signed Costa Titch to a worldwide contract.
How much did it cost to book Costa Titch?
The typical cost to reserve a Costa Titch is around R20,000, however, the precise cost can change depending on the date, location, and market activity.