HAITIAN singer, Michael “Mikaben” Benjamin was known for his hit ‘Ayti Se.’
On October 15, 2022, the 41-year-old unexpectedly passed away after collapsing onstage in Paris.
Who was Michael “Mikaben” Benjamin?
Michael “Mikaben” Benjamin was one of Haiti’s most prominent singers, composers, guitarists, and producers.
He was discovered back in 1999, during the competition ‘Chante Nwèl’ of Télémax, according to Caribbean National Weekly.
Mikaben had a successful musical career that spanned over 20 years.
His hit single, Ayti Se, touched millions in the aftermath of Haiti’s devastating 2010 earthquake.
On October 15, 2022, Mikaben had been performing onstage 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.
Reports indicate that he was given CPR and being tended to as the venue was cleared out.
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