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Costa Titch
Costa Titch
Costa Titch
Background information
Birth nameCostantinos Tsobanoglou
Born(1995-09-10)10 September 1995
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Died11 March 2023(2023-03-11) (aged 27)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • dancer
Years active2017–2023
LabelsTitch Gang Records

Costantinos Tsobanoglou (10 September 1995 – 11 March 2023), better known by his stage name Costa Titch, was a South African singer, songwriter, rapper and dancer.[1][2]

Biography

Early on, he had a passion for entertainment and became a dancer. Then, in 2014, he relocated to Johannesburg, where he continued his career as a rapper.[3]

In 2020, Costa Titch released his debut album titled "Made In Africa," which features collaborations with various South African artists such as AKA, Riky Rick, and Boity. The album received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, cementing Costa Titch's position as one of the rising stars in South African music.[4][5]

Accolades

All Africa Music Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2022 "Big Flexa" Best African Collaboration Nominated [6][7]
Best Artiste/Duo/Group in African Dance/Choreography Nominated
Best Artiste/Duo/Group in African Electro Nominated
Best African Video Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated
"Ma Gang" Breakout Artist of the Year Nominated
"Moyo" Best African Collaboration Nominated

Death

On 11 March 2023, Titch collapsed and died while performing at the Ultra South Africa[8] music festival in Johannesburg. He was 27.[9][10][11]

Videos circulating on social media showed the moment when he fell on stage. He quickly regained his footing, before fainting shortly afterwards. The cause of his death is currently unknown.[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]

Collaborations

Titch collaborated with Senegalese-American singer Akon for a remix of the song "Big Flexa", featuring contributions from fellow Amapiano musician Alfa Kat and producer Ma Gang.[21][22][23][24]

Music style

His track "Ayeye" was particularly well received, due to its uplifting message about staying positive despite life's difficulties.[25] Another one of his tracks, "Big Flexa", broke the record for the most viewed Amapiano music video on YouTube in December 2022.[26][27]

References

  1. ^ "Costa Titch's Debut Album 'Made in Africa' is a Delightful Collection of Catchy Club Bangers". Okayafrica.
  2. ^ "'Death robbed us of our son', Costa Titch's family cries out". Vanguard. March 12, 2023.
  3. ^ halexaxination (2023-03-12). "Costa Titch Biography: Age, Profile, Net Worth 2023, Education & Background". AFROHITS. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  4. ^ Mkhabela, Sabelo (October 13, 2020). "Costa Titch's Debut Album 'Made in Africa' is a Delightful Collection of Catchy Club Bangers".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Israel A, John (October 11, 2022). ""Made In Africa", Costa Titch's Debut Album, Turns 2".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Khumalo, Elizabeth (September 24, 2022). "All Africa Music Awards unveils 2022 nominees". Further Africa. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  7. ^ "Gen Z music stars dominate AFRIMMA 2022 nomination list". Sunnewsonline.
  8. ^ "South African rapper Costa Titch dies after collapsing during music festival performance". NBC News. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  9. ^ Robles, Carlos (2023-03-11). "South African rapper Costa Titch reportedly dies on stage at music festival". BNO News. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  10. ^ Live, A. B. P. (2023-03-12). "स्टेज पर परफॉर्म करते हुए रैपर कोस्टा टिच का निधन, सामने आया मौत से पहले का वीडियो". www.abplive.com (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  11. ^ "BREAKING NEWS: Costa Titch Reportedly Dies". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  12. ^ Mpini, Siyabonga (2023-03-11). "BREAKING: South African Rapper Costa Titch Dies". iHarare News. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  13. ^ "Costa Titch dead: South African rapper dies aged 28 after 'collapsing on stage at festival'". Sky News. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  14. ^ King, Chris (2023-03-12). "South African rapper Costa Titch collapses and dies on stage in Johannesburg". Euro Weekly News. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  15. ^ "DEVELOPING: South African Rapper Costa Titch Reportedly Dies on Stage at Ultra Music ... - Latest Tweet by BNO News Live | 🌎 LatestLY". LatestLY. 2023-03-12. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  16. ^ Brett, Yliana (March 11, 2023). "Muere rapero sudafricano en plena presentación en festival Ultra". www.elinformadorve.com. Retrieved 2023-03-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Shock and Sadness as South African Rapper Costa Titch Reportedly Passes Away". www.unorthodoxreviews.com. 2023-03-11. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  18. ^ "South African rapper Costa Titch dies after performing at music festival". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  19. ^ Velasquez, Angelina (March 12, 2023). "Akon joins fans in mourning South African artist Costa Titch".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ Seleme, Rae (March 12, 2023). "RIP: Five things about rapper, amapiano star Costa Titch".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ Banda, Clive (2023-03-06). "Costa Titch 'Big Flexa Remix' Ft Akon Hits Paramount YouTube Landmark". SA Hip Hop Mag. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  22. ^ Agyare, Peace (2023-02-10). "Costa Titch & Akon – Big Flexa (Remix) ft. Ma Gang Official, Alfa Kat". Ghafla Music. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  23. ^ Shingai, Darangwa (Feb 8, 2023). "Costa Titch signs to Akon's label and announces 'Big Flexa' remix".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ ADJEI OSEI - MENSAH, JEPHTHAH NANA (March 3, 2023). "Akon's Konvict Music Partners With Titch Gang Records".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  25. ^ "Costa Titch Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2023-03-12.
  26. ^ DeWee, Nalendi (December 10, 2022). "Breaking records: Costa Titch's amapiano hit surpasses 30m views".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  27. ^ Jabulani, John (January 21, 2023). "Costa Titch Has The Piano Video With The Most Views".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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