South African rapper AKA
The South African entertainment industry mourned greatly this year due to the death of top stars who have represented the country at various levels and scenes.
We lost young and great talents in the game, just like it occurred in the past years.
Below are SA celebs who tragedically passed away in 2023.
1. COSTA TITCH
Costa Titch, real name Costantinos Tsobanoglou died during his performance at the Ultra Music Festival in Johannesburg on 11 March. He fell on stage twice and passed away. The 28-year-old reportedly died due to epileptic seizure, but his mother who is managing her late son’s Instagram account claimed her son might have been killed.
2. AKA
Kiernan AKA Forbes died on the 10th of February in front of Wish restaurant in Durban. The rapper shot in the head and the CCtv footage went viral on social media. Investigation is reportedly still ongoing as it was declared that Supa Mega was assassinated. However, Bheki Cele recently disclosed that the murderer is a close associate of the South African star.
3. MARK PILGRILM
Mark Pilgrim died on the 5th of March in his house after a long battle with cancer. The radio personality had stage four lung cancer before taking his final breath.
4. TEBELLO ‘TIBZ’ MOTSOANE
Celebrity Chef Tibz died on the 10th of February, same spot with his slain friend AKA. Tebello also stepped out of Wish restaurant in Durban and was shot dead.
5. ZAHARA
Zahara, real name Bulelwa Mkutukana died on the 11th of December due to liver complications. The singer was admitted in a Johannesburg private hospital for a few weeks, but her health deteriorated, and she passed away with her family and fiancé by her bedside.
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