Costa Titch recently released a body of work titled “Made In Africa” Album – his debut. That body of work features verses in and local languages, including isiZulu.
Some fans have questioned Costa Titch’s aesthetics and his infatuation with kasi lingo. Some fans questioned whether he was just embracing the culture or appropriating it. One fan even stated he sounds like the Pitori rapper Focalistic.
The reason for the Focalistic comparison was probably “Yebo Malume (Remix),” Alfakat’s song which featured Costa Titch and Bana Ba Des.
@Alfakat_ YEBO MALUME REMIX FT. @costatitchworld & Bana Ba Des OUT NOW ON SOUNDCLOUD!!!😅💚💚💚 https://t.co/yrypDy9Nq1pic.twitter.com/lHL2aFovHC
— Costa Titch (@costatitchworld) August 27, 2020
Well, on the issue of cultural appropriation, Costa Titch has got several supporters, including Stogie T and Cassper Nyovest. Costa Titch is one of the dancers of the latter.
Stogie T thinks the cultural appropriation tag might be a façade for hating, and akin to colonialism. On his part, Cassper Nyovest thinks Costa Titch is a real artiste and not a cultural appropriator. He added that Costa Titch is merely a kid who loves the culture. You can check out the tweets from Stogie and Cass below.
Well, do you think Costa Titch is a cultural appropriator like he had been accused? You might want to join the conversation by dropping your thoughts in the comment section below.
