AS THE son of singer Lionel Benjamin, Michael ‘Mikaben’ Benjamin quickly rose to fame due to his own impressive vocals.
Prior to his shocking death in October 2022, Mikaben tied the knot with Vanessa Fanfan, and now fans want to know more about her.
Who is Michael ‘Mikaben’ Benjamin’s wife Vanessa?
In November 2020, Mikaben and Vanessa tied the knot.
Outside of being known as Mikaben’s wife, she is known for her career at TaxFit, a professional tax preparation service based in Miramar, Florida.
She often posts about her family and career on Instagram to over 78,000 followers.
What was Mikaben’s cause of death?
On October 15, 2022, the 41-year-old was performing a concert in Paris with the Haitian konpa band CaRiMi when he reportedly collapsed.
The incident unfolded live on Twitter, with Frantz Duval, editor of a Haitian newspaper, first alerting fans that something was wrong.
Mikaben was given CPR while the venue evacuated fans but he was pronounced dead shortly after.
Vanessa then took to Instagram to thank fans for their prayers, but revealed that she was in “no condition to talk.”
“I lost my other half and I have no words,” she explained.
At this time, it is still unclear what led to his shocking passing.
Did Mikaben and Vanessa have children?
Shortly after tying the knot, the Benjamins welcomed their first child, daughter Leïa.
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While she might still be a toddler, her life is well-documented on Instagram to over 20,000 followers.
On August 2, 2022, Vanessa then revealed that they are expecting their second child in December.
“May God continue to lead us with his grace, as he shall always be at the center of it all in our home,” she wrote on Instagram alongside maternity photos.
“Love is one of our most treasured asset, may it always be our legacy for our children.”
Mikaben also had a son whom he welcomed during a previous relationship.