Michael ‘Mika Benjamin’ Benjamin dies at 41 after collapsing on stage

The singer was reportedly performing on stage in Paris with Haitian compass band CaRiMi when she collapsed.

The incident unfolded live on Twitter, with Haitian newspaper editor Frantz Duval first to warn fans that something was wrong.

Singer Mikael Gilland then told fans to clean up.

“The concert is over. We must evacuate the room,” said Gilland.

“It’s very complicated. We need prayers.”

Video footage from the concert shows Mikaben walking backstage when he suddenly collapses to the ground, reports Sun.

There were reports indicating that the venue had been cleared and CPR given while he was being cared for.

Mika Ben is a respected singer, composer, guitarist and producer. IT SE Millions were affected in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake.

Born in Port-au-Prince, he started writing at the age of 15.

Mikaben has released multiple albums, formed the group Krezi Mizik, and has also acted as a producer.

He was married to Vanessa Fanfan, and the couple had a daughter and another child.Mikaven also had a son from a previous relationship.

“This is a shock,” Wyclef Jean said. miami herald.

“I can’t believe it,” singer Roberto Martino told the outlet.

“This is someone I’ve worked with for years and considered a brother, a good friend. We talked almost every day. We chatted together.”

Martino spoke to Mika Ben just before going on stage on Saturday night. Miami Herald.

“He was so happy. He couldn’t wait to be on that stage with CaRiMi. It was one of the greatest achievements of his life. It’s a band he idolizes.” Martino told the outlet.

“I’m at a loss for words. I’m broken.”

An official cause of death has not been disclosed.

the fans lament

Some shocked fans, who were in attendance in Paris, shared their tributes to the late singer on social media.

“Mikaben @mikaben will take the stage on Saturday 15th October 2022 as part of Carimi’s big concert reunion at the Accor Arena in Paris. He later died on the same stage,” wrote one fan.

“‘Ou Pati’ was one of the most iconic moments in Haitian music history, the last song we played on one of the biggest stages in the world. You left everything on that stage and smiled at me.” We left,” wrote another.

“@mikaben gave his life for Haiti. He carried our flag on his back until he died. was persevering, as if the same flag he was fighting for gave him the strength to finish what he started,” wrote another fan.

“Sad to hear the news of Mikaben’s passing. He was very talented and loved Haiti. He was very passionate about working with Haitian artists and shining together. A severe loss.My condolences to his family, wife and children.Fly high Mika,” another fan wrote.

This article was originally Sun Reproduced with permission.