Musician Castro feared dead in jet ski accident
Hiplife artiste,Theophilus Tagoe aka Castro, is feared dead following a jet ski accident at Ada on Sunday. Sources believe he drowned in the Volta Lake while on a weekend getaway with Black Stars striker, Asamoah Gyan.
Gyan was taking his friends on a boat cruise in Ada, when the accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, according to the reports. The Black Stars captain usually rents out a yacht to entertain close family members and friends whenever he is in town for holidays.
However, according to a reports, the said yacht was unavailable this time around, as it had been sent for repairs. The group, therefore, resorted to using jet ski boats. Castro was said to have taken one of the boats out on a ride on the Volta Lake alongside his girlfriend, while the others continued with their relaxation onshore.
According to the reports, Castro’s female companion, who was not wearing a life jacket, suddenly fell into the lake, prompting Castro to try to rescue her. As Castro attempted to rescue her, the boat left them in the water, according to the reports.
Female hiplife artisite, Abrewana, a close pal of Castro, said his lifeless body was washed ashore. However, this has not been confirmed. Castro’s female companion has yet to be recovered.
Celebrities have taken to social media to offer their condolences, but fans hope that he and his female companion will be found alive.
Castro, who hails from Takoradi, was born in 1982 to Lydia Tagoe, a trader, and Mr Coffie, an accountant, at the Takoradi Harbour. He attended Anglican Primary and J.S.S in Takoradi.
Before he launched his debut album in 2003, he had featured on hip-life group 4×4 hit track, “Sikletele” which officially propelled him onto the local music scene.