Local music fans have been left heartbroken by the news of amapiano artist and dancer Costa Stitch’s passing. Costa Stitch — real name Constantinos Tsonanoglou —passed away after collapsing on stage during a performance at Ultra Music Festival at the Nasrec stadium. His passing comes shortly after local rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes was shot and killed outside a busy Durban restaurant, Wish on Florida Road.

 

 

 

South Africans are struggling to make sense of the deaths of the artists who were close friends — especially after watching a clip of AKA telling the talented youngster to “come with him”.

On Saturday 11 February this week, 27-year-old musician and dancer Costa Titch lost his life.

Videos of the star collapsing during a performance on stage at the Ultra Musical Festival have gone viral on social media.

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While his family has released a statement confirming his passing, they have not revealed what the cause behind it is. According to reports, the artist has had a long struggle with epileptic seizures.

His death comes shortly after AKA, 35, was assassinated in Durban. The musicians had worked on a number of collaborations before their untimely passing.
@maradi asked:

“What’s happening in SA?!”

@thabangkmazi wrote:

“omg life is fickle. Death has no notice. The entertainment industry is going through a horrific face. Oh MR big flexa @costatitchworld :sob::broken_heart:. “

@aaron_magook said:

“Life is a simulation reality. AKA telling Costa Titch “come with me” and they both die in less than 2 months from each other. R.I.P”