Mikaben passes away after collapsing during concert

Mikaben was a guest of the Haitian group Carimi at the 20,000-seat Accor Arena in Paris, France. According to local media, Mikaben died after suffering a seizure on stage, and despite the efforts of emergency responders, the venue reported the incident on Twitter, according to local media. The singer was 41 when he passed away.

Mikaben fainted before he left the stage, and audience members recorded the event on video, which they later posted on social media. The artiste could be seen in the footage playing before abruptly turning and leaving the stage.

Who is Mikaben?

Mikaben was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1981. He is the son of legendary performer Lionel Benjamin, sometimes referred to as the "Haitian Santa Claus" for his well-known holiday song "Abdenwèl."


When Mikaben was only 15 years old, he wrote his very first song, which launched his career that lasted more than two decades.
According to the St. Vincent Times, he placed fourth with his song "Nwèl Tristès" at a Telemax television channel-hosted Christmas show.



Mikaben's professional popularity grew during the early 2000s with big singles like "Ou Pati."
His associations with other HMI luminaries like Carimi, Alan Cave, and DJ Michael Brun helped him become well-known in Haiti and beyond.

Famous figures, including Alex Abellard and Ariel Henry, have paid their tributes.

FAQs:

1. Who did Mikaben leave behind?
   His father and pregnant wife, Vanessa Fanfan, are the only people Mikaben left behind.
2. What was Mikaben's wife, Vanessa Fanfan's reaction to the tributes and prayers?
   In a statement, Fanfan requested privacy while thanking everyone for their prayers and tributes.