Giannis Kotsiras pays tribute to the late Giorgos Mazonakis during Cyprus concert

Greek singer Giannis Kotsiras paid a moving public tribute to his late colleague, Giorgos Mazonakis, during a concert held in Nicosia, Cyprus, on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026. News of Mazonakis's sudden death at the age of 54 had emerged just hours before the performance, prompting Kotsiras to pause his show to honor the deceased artist.

Sharing a personal anecdote from their time performing at neighboring venues in Athens, Kotsiras described Mazonakis as a sensitive and tender individual. He recounted a specific conversation where the two discussed the challenges of their profession, noting Mazonakis's profound observation that for every paradise there is a hell. Following the story, Kotsiras performed the song 'Aniko se mena' as a tribute, a moment that deeply resonated with the audience.