Celebrated Haitian musician Mikaben has tragically handed away.
Throughout a efficiency in Paris, France on Saturday, the artist, whose actual identify is Michael Benjamin, all of the sudden collapsed whereas attempting to make his manner off stage after performing as a visitor with the Hatian group Carimi on the 20,000-seat Accor Enviornment. He was rushed to emergency companies, however sadly didn’t pull by way of. The venue took to Twitter the next day to announce in French:
“Final night time through the Carimi live performance, one of many singers, Michael Benjamin, Mikaben of his artist identify died following a malaise on stage and regardless of the intervention of the emergency companies.”
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His official explanation for loss of life has not but been revealed, however a number of retailers are reporting it may very well be cardiac arrest. So unhappy.
Son of iconic Hatian artist Lionel “Père Noël” Benjamin, singer of the favored Christmas tune Abdenwèl, he rose to fame within the early 2000’s with hits like Ou Pati and numerous collaborations with fellow Hatian artists. He was recognized for his spectacular vocal vary and charming persona.
The beloved musician was solely 41 years outdated, and leaves behind two kids and his spouse Vanessa Fanfan, who’s presently pregnant with their third little one, due in December. She took to Instagram Sunday to ask for privateness and energy. See (under):
He was an inspiration to many, and will likely be missed world wide. Our ideas are along with his household throughout this unthinkable time. Relaxation in peace.
[Images via Mikaben/Instagram & YouTube]