SA rapper 28 collapses, dies on stage during carnival

A 28-year-old South African rapper identified as Constantinos Tsobanoglou,  but popularly known as Costa Titch has died after reportedly collapsing while performing on stage during a carnival in South Africa.

Footage on social media showed him appearing to stumble and fall to the ground during his set before being helped to his feet.

The South African star continued to perform and finished his track a few seconds later before falling for a second time.

The incident reportedly happened in front of fans at the Ultra Music Festival at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on Saturday. He passed away later in an undisclosed hospital.

In an Instagram post, his family confirmed his death and thanked fans for their support.

“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 idolise under his stage name “Costa Titch”, said the family spoke’s person.