‘Heartbreaking’: Ultra sends condolences to Costa Titch’s family

Ultra Music Festival released a statement, sending condolences to the family of late musician Costa Titch after he died during a performance at the festival in Johannesburg on Saturday 11 March.

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ULTRA SENDS CONDOLENCES TO MUSICIAN’S FAMILY

Costa Tsobanoglou, popularly known as Costa Titch passed away at the Johannesburg Ultra Music Festival on Saturday night (11 March). Ultra has since sent their condolences to the musician’s family — according to a report by Tshisa Live.

“We are devastated by the sudden loss of the beloved South African artist Costa Titch who tragically passed away this weekend. Costa was a galvanising voice among South Africa’s amapiano scene — a talented rapper, dancer, songwriter, collaborator and friend to the festival,” read the statement.

“Our deepest thoughts and most sincere sympathies are with his family, friends and our entire community who are together mourning this heartbreaking loss,” the statement continued.

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POLICE OPEN INQUEST INTO COSTA TITCH’S DEATH

This follows the news that police confirmed that they opened an inquest into the Super Soft hitmaker’s death according to SABC News.

“We can confirm that the police in SAPS Booysen have registered a case of inquest following the death of 28-year-old Mr Costa Tsobanoglou on 11 March 2023. It is reported that Tsobanoglou collapsed while he was performing at the Ultra South Africa concert at Nasrec,” read a statement according to SABC News.

“Post-mortem will determine the cause of death,” the statement continued.

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Weekend Argus reported that the cause of death is yet to be confirmed but there is speculation that the musician had a seizure possibly triggered by the flashing lights. The musician was known to have suffered from epilepsy –  A condition that affects the brain and causes seizures. 

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