Just a month after signing a global deal with African music giant Akon, Costa Titch collapsed on stage and died. Tributes have been pouring in for the Big Flexa hitmaker, and his record label boss Akon, also shared a few words for the Amapiano rap star.
Costa Titch, real name Constantinos Tsobanoglou died during his performance at Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg this weekend. His family confirmed his passing and thanked his fans for their support. They even thanked the first responders who attended to him after collapsing.
just last month, Costa signed a global partnership deal with Akon and his Konvict Kulture label. They had plans on making Costa take over the global music scene however, 'God's plans intervened.'
"With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our brother Constantinos Tsobanoglou (aka: COSTA TITCH), after the sad unexpected event occurring last night leading to him collapsing on stage," he wrote on Instagram
"Costa Titch was more than just an artist. He was a brilliant superstar and hardworking man with a kind heart which endeared him to all around him. I remember when Babs played me his record for the first time," he continued.
"I was convinced that he was going to make an impact in this world. Costa Titch had a vision that I knew for sure would take over the music industry globally and was on his way to doing just that when god’s plan intervened. It’s been a sad day but what makes me feel better is that I know he died doing what he loved doing the most in this world. God bless you COSTA!!!!! The entire team at Konvict Kulture have lost a brother and an important member of the family. Our hearts go out to his family and friends," he ended his statement.
Annuncing their partnership, Akon gave him the Konvict Kulture chain on stage as they performed their collaboration, Big Flexa.
“I wanna inaugurate him into the Konvict Music family," he told the crowd.
So sad man the kid had just signed his first international deal with Akon 💔sending thoughts and prayers to Costa Titch and family pic.twitter.com/O5t51HKS1E
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The Tsobanoglou family released a statement, "Death has tragically knocked at our door. Robbing us of our beloved son, brother, and grandson Constantinos Tsobanoglou (28), who South Africa had come to love and idolize under his stage name "Costa Titch." It is with deep pain that we find ourselves having to acknowledge his passing at this time.
"We are thankful for the emergency responders and all those present in his last hours on this earth. As a family, we are faced with a difficult time as we try to make sense of what has befallen us and ask that we be afforded the time and space to gather ourselves
"The Tsobanoglou family thanks you for the love and support you have given to our son and may you continue to uplift him even in his spirit. Please keep us in your prayers and uplifted in the Lord," the statement continues.
