Widespread Haitian singer Mikaben dies after collapsing throughout gig
Singer-songwriter Mikaben has died after he collapsed backstage throughout a live performance in Paris on Saturday (October 15).
The 41-year-old Haitian musician, who was recognized for songs together with ‘Ou Pati’, abruptly stopped the present on the Accor Enviornment to exit the stage. In line with stories, he then collapsed backstage.
E! News stories that medical professionals carried out CPR on Mikaben, whose actual identify was Michael Benjamin, and followers have been requested to go away the venue. His demise was confirmed by the sector’s administration workforce in a Twitter publish despatched within the early hours of Sunday (October 16) morning.
Writing in French, the message translated to: “Final evening in the course of 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.”
A reason behind demise has not been revealed.
Mikaben, who launched the albums ‘Atis Lokal Pap Janm Lague’ in 2010 and ‘Mkbn’ in 2018, has been honoured by these near him in addition to musicians together with Wyclef Jean. He additionally appeared on compilation information and collaborated with Haitian compas bands together with Carimi and T-Vice.
The singer’s pregnant spouse, Vanessa, took to Twitter to ask for folks to cease calling as she’s in “no situation to speak”. She added: “I misplaced my different half and I’ve no phrases.” (through The Mirror).
In a second publish, she continued: “Oh mon Dieu, Heavenly Father, I do know you don’t make errors and also you gained’t give us what we are able to’t [bear] however…this ache may be very heavy. Assist me, please, oh merciful Lord.”
Carimi’s lead singer Mickael Guirand took to social media following their gig collectively on Saturday. “It’s all the time been a pleasure to share the microphone with you since Carimi’s first album… mikaben and carimi all the best way.. I actually don’t know what to say,” he wrote.
“Have a pleasant journey bro.. See you on the high bro.. #ampillanmou for your loved ones on this troublesome time.. #loveyou”. He adopted it up with a video of them performing and known as it “an honour to be with you”.
Wyclef Jean posted a clip of the pair to his Instagram wherein he known as him “one of the gifted younger males” that he knew. He captioned his publish: “Relaxation In Peace King @mikaben509 Gone too quickly #haiti.”
Relaxation In Peace King @mikaben Gone too quickly #haiti pic.twitter.com/9pZXum61PS
— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) October 15, 2022
Haitian DJ and document producer Michaël Brun additionally paid tribute, writing on Twitter: “Mika was a considered one of a form artist and performer. His presence on stage was magnetic.
“He introduced a lot love and fervour to his artwork and cared deeply about his household, buddies and Haiti. I’m so grateful for his friendship and kindness. Love you my brother and RIP”.
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