At a concert in Paris, the Haitian musician Mikaben suddenly collapses in front of his fans. All rescue attempts fail. The 41-year-old leaves behind a pregnant wife.
Haitian singer Mikaben died in the middle of a concert in Paris. The 41-year-old collapsed on the stage of the Accor Arena in east Paris on Saturday night and died despite the efforts of the emergency services, the concert organizer said on Twitter. Videos published on online networks showed how the singer suddenly interrupted his performance and collapsed on his way from the stage in front of the shocked audience.
Mikaben, whose real name is Michael Benjamin, performed in Paris together with the Haitian band Carimi. His pregnant wife Vanessa said she had "lost her other half" and was "speechless". Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry tweeted that he was "shocked by the sudden death of the young and very talented artist".
Haitian-born rapper Wyclef Jean called Mikaben "one of the most influential and inspiring young artists of our generation" in an interview with The Miami Herald. Mikaben, son of the well-known singer Lionel Benjamin, was born in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince in 1981 and has worked as a singer and producer, among other things. He appeared on several hits by the band Carimi, including "Baby I Missed You" and "Fanm sa Move".
