The South African music industry is in shock following the untimely death of Costa Titch, a rapper, songwriter, and dancer who collapsed on stage during a performance on March 11, 2023.
Social media videos showed him falling on stage but quickly regaining his footing before fainting shortly afterwards.
The cause of his death has yet to be determined. The artist rose to prominence with hits that incorporated his distinct indigenous trap music style.
Costa Titch, real name Costa Tsobanoglou, was born in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa, on September 10, 1995.
Career in dancing
Costa Titch began his career as a dancer before becoming a rapper. He moved to Johannesburg in 2014 to pursue a career in entertainment and formed the New Age Steez dance crew with Tumi Tladi and Phantom Steeze to perform dance sessions.
The crew came in 14th place at the Hip Hop International Dance Competition.
A career in music
The 28-year-old rapper rose to prominence during the Hip Hop International Dance Competition.
With time, he shifted gears and established himself as a multifaceted rap artist. However, he struggled to make the transition from dancing to rapping.
He began to develop his rap skills and quickly gained a devoted fan base.He rose to prominence as a successful rapper with widespread popularity in the entertainment industry.
His style incorporates indigenous trap music, which is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa.
His use of Isizulu lines in his performances has also earned him respect from other South African artists. Costa's song Activate, released in 2020, was a huge hit, and he went on to perform at the DSTV Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards.
Costa Titch released several Extended Plays before his death, including For Real Trappers Only, OMWTFYB, Wonderland EP, Gqom Land, and Fallen Kings.
He also released over ten songs, including hits such as Nkalakatha, Stimela, and Geza.
Costa Titch's family and girlfriend were very private, and little is known about his personal life.
He did not reveal much about his family members. Nonetheless, he has
He used social media to keep his fans updated on upcoming shows and performances, but he never revealed the identity of his girlfriend, spouse, or wife.
Friendship with AKA Costa and Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, better known as AKA, spent a lot of time making music together, grew fond of each other, and became great industry friends.
Their most recent collaboration is a mid-tempo song titled Super Soft. The song was released in 2023, just before AKA died as a result of a gunshot by unknown individuals.
Costa Titch's primary sources of income are music production, songwriting, and live performances at various events, all of which have contributed to his estimated net worth of $200,000.