Celebrated Haitian musician (*41*) has tragically handed away.
During a efficiency in Paris, France on Saturday, the artist, whose actual title is Michael Benjamin, abruptly collapsed whereas attempting to make his means off stage after performing as a visitor with the Hatian group Carimi on the 20,000-seat Accor Arena. He was rushed to emergency providers, however sadly didn’t pull by way of. The venue took to Twitter the next day to announce in French:
“Last night during the Carimi concert, one of the singers, Michael Benjamin, Mikaben of his artist name died following a malaise on stage and despite the intervention of the emergency services.”
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Hier soir lors du live performance de Carimi, l’un des chanteurs, Michael Benjamin, (*41*) de son nom d’artiste est décédé suite à un malaise survenu sur scène et malgré l’intervention des secours. pic.twitter.com/zHFRuwyiQg
— Accor Arena (@Accor_Arena) October 16, 2022
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His official explanation for demise has not but been revealed, however a number of retailers are reporting it could possibly 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 identified for his spectacular vocal vary and charming character.
The beloved musician was solely 41 years outdated, and leaves behind two kids and his spouse Vanessa Fanfan, who’s at present pregnant with their third youngster, due in December. She took to Instagram Sunday to ask for privateness and power. See (under):
He was an inspiration to many, and might be missed world wide. Our ideas are together with his household throughout this unthinkable time. Rest in peace.
[Images via Mikaben/Instagram & YouTube]
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