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{{Short description|Haitian singer, songwriter, producer (1981–2022)}}
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== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==
Michael Benjamin was born in [[Port-au-Prince]], Haiti on 27 June 1981. He was the son of Haitian singer Lionel Benjamin. He began his career in 1999 in a Christmas contest televised special that was hosted every December called "Konkou Chante Nwel" where he won first place. Michael Benjamin was known as a producer, a singer, and a songwriter and dabbled in many Afro-Caribbean genres such as [[Compas|konpa]], [[twoubadou]], [[Haitian hip hop|rap kreyol]], [[Soca music|soca]], and [[reggae]]. <ref name="letelegramme">{{cite web |url=https://www.letelegramme.fr/musique/mort-du-chanteur-haitien-mikaben-en-plein-concert-a-paris-16-10-2022-13200680.php |website=letelegramme.fr |last= |first= |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Mort du chanteur haïtien Mikaben en plein concert à Paris |access-date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043028/https://www.letelegramme.fr/musique/mort-du-chanteur-haitien-mikaben-en-plein-concert-a-paris-16-10-2022-13200680.php |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="LeMonde"/>
Michael Benjamin was born in [[Port-au-Prince]], Haiti on 27 June 1981. He was the son of Haitian singer Lionel Benjamin. He began his career in 1999 in a Christmas contest televised special that was hosted every December called "Konkou Chante Nwel" where he won first place. Michael Benjamin was known as a producer, a singer, and a songwriter and dabbled in many Afro-Caribbean genres such as [[Compas|konpa]], [[twoubadou]], [[Haitian hip hop|rap kreyol]], [[Soca music|soca]], and [[reggae]].<ref name="letelegramme">{{cite web |url=https://www.letelegramme.fr/musique/mort-du-chanteur-haitien-mikaben-en-plein-concert-a-paris-16-10-2022-13200680.php |website=letelegramme.fr |last= |first= |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Mort du chanteur haïtien Mikaben en plein concert à Paris |access-date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043028/https://www.letelegramme.fr/musique/mort-du-chanteur-haitien-mikaben-en-plein-concert-a-paris-16-10-2022-13200680.php |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="LeMonde">{{cite web |url=https://www.lemonde.fr/musiques/article/2022/10/16/le-chanteur-haitien-mikaben-est-mort-samedi-sur-scene-lors-d-un-concert-a-paris_6146034_1654986.html#:~:text=N%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20Port%2Dau%2DPrince,qui%20vient%20de%20s'%C3%A9teindre. |website=[[Le Monde]] |last= |first= |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Le chanteur haïtien Mikaben est mort samedi sur scène, lors d'un concert à Paris |language=fr |trans-title=Haitian singer Mikaben died Saturday on stage, during a concert in Paris |access-date=October 16, 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043035/https://www.lemonde.fr/musiques/article/2022/10/16/le-chanteur-haitien-mikaben-est-mort-samedi-sur-scene-lors-d-un-concert-a-paris_6146034_1654986.html#:~:text=N%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20Port%2Dau%2DPrince,qui%20vient%20de%20s'%C3%A9teindre. |url-status=live }}</ref>


== Death ==
== Death ==
On the night of 15–16 October 2022, Benjamin died during a concert at the [[Accor Arena]] in [[Paris]]. He was 41 years old.<ref name="Miami Herald">{{cite web |url=https://amp.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article267368277.html |website=miamiherald.com |last=Charles |first=Jacqueline |date=October 16, 2022|title=Michael "Mikaben" Benjamin. Haitian recording artist is dead. He was 41
On the night of 15–16 October 2022, Benjamin died during a concert at the [[Accor Arena]] in [[Paris]]. He was 41 years old.<ref name="Miami Herald">{{cite web |url=https://amp.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article267368277.html |website=miamiherald.com |last=Charles |first=Jacqueline |date=October 16, 2022|title=Michael "Mikaben" Benjamin. Haitian recording artist is dead. He was 41
|access-date=16 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="Lenouvelliste Haiti">{{cite web |url=https://lenouvelliste.com/article/238568/michael-benjamin-meurt-sur-scene-en-plein-concert-de-carimi/amp |website=lenouvelliste.com |last=Duval |first=Frantz |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Michael Benjamin meurt sur scène en plein concert de Carimi |access-date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043018/https://lenouvelliste.com/article/238568/michael-benjamin-meurt-sur-scene-en-plein-concert-de-carimi/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> He suffered a [[cardiac arrest]] on stage during his performance. Benjamin succumbed shortly after, despite rescue efforts.<ref name="leparisien">{{cite web |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/deces-sur-scene-du-chanteur-mikaben-haiti-a-perdu-lun-de-ses-flambeaux-16-10-2022-46S25TJBNZEYLLRKTK6WJ6IGRY.php |website=leparisien.fr |last=Baronian |first=Renaud |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Décès sur scène du chanteur Mikaben : «Haïti a perdu l'un de ses flambeaux» |access-date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043019/https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/deces-sur-scene-du-chanteur-mikaben-haiti-a-perdu-lun-de-ses-flambeaux-16-10-2022-46S25TJBNZEYLLRKTK6WJ6IGRY.php |url-status=live }}</ref>
|access-date=16 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="Lenouvelliste Haiti">{{cite web |url=https://lenouvelliste.com/article/238568/michael-benjamin-meurt-sur-scene-en-plein-concert-de-carimi/amp |website=lenouvelliste.com |last=Duval |first=Frantz |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Michael Benjamin meurt sur scène en plein concert de Carimi |access-date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043018/https://lenouvelliste.com/article/238568/michael-benjamin-meurt-sur-scene-en-plein-concert-de-carimi/amp |url-status=live }}</ref> He suffered a [[cardiac arrest]] on stage during his performance. Benjamin succumbed shortly after, despite rescue efforts.<ref name="leparisien">{{cite web |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/deces-sur-scene-du-chanteur-mikaben-haiti-a-perdu-lun-de-ses-flambeaux-16-10-2022-46S25TJBNZEYLLRKTK6WJ6IGRY.php |website=leparisien.fr |last=Baronian |first=Renaud |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Décès sur scène du chanteur Mikaben : "Haïti a perdu l'un de ses flambeaux" |access-date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043019/https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/deces-sur-scene-du-chanteur-mikaben-haiti-a-perdu-lun-de-ses-flambeaux-16-10-2022-46S25TJBNZEYLLRKTK6WJ6IGRY.php |url-status=live }}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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* [https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC9lXSviXqAa0zsrufGDtM8g?feature=gws_kp_artist&feature=gws_kp_artist Mikaben] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC9lXSviXqAa0zsrufGDtM8g?feature=gws_kp_artist&feature=gws_kp_artist Mikaben] on [[YouTube]]
* {{discogs artist|Mikaben}}
* {{discogs artist|Mikaben}}
* {{imdb name|11087304}}
* {{IMDb name|11087304}}


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[[Category:1981 births]]
[[Category:1981 births]]
[[Category:2022 deaths]]
[[Category:2022 deaths]]
[[Category:People from Port-au-Prince]]
[[Category:Musicians from Port-au-Prince]]
[[Category:21st-century Haitian musicians]]
[[Category:21st-century Haitian musicians]]
[[Category:Haitian record producers]]
[[Category:Haitian record producers]]
[[Category:Musicians who died on stage]]
[[Category:Musicians who died on stage]]



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Latest revision as of 23:58, 29 May 2024

Mikaben
Birth nameMichael Benjamin
Also known asMika, Mikaben
Born(1981-06-27)June 27, 1981
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
DiedOctober 15, 2022(2022-10-15) (aged 41)
12th arrondissement of Paris, France
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1999–2022

Michael Benjamin (June 27, 1981 – October 15, 2022), better known as Mikaben, was a Haitian singer, songwriter and record producer.

Life and career

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Michael Benjamin was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on 27 June 1981. He was the son of Haitian singer Lionel Benjamin. He began his career in 1999 in a Christmas contest televised special that was hosted every December called "Konkou Chante Nwel" where he won first place. Michael Benjamin was known as a producer, a singer, and a songwriter and dabbled in many Afro-Caribbean genres such as konpa, twoubadou, rap kreyol, soca, and reggae.[1][2]

Death

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On the night of 15–16 October 2022, Benjamin died during a concert at the Accor Arena in Paris. He was 41 years old.[3][4] He suffered a cardiac arrest on stage during his performance. Benjamin succumbed shortly after, despite rescue efforts.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Mort du chanteur haïtien Mikaben en plein concert à Paris". letelegramme.fr. October 16, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Le chanteur haïtien Mikaben est mort samedi sur scène, lors d'un concert à Paris" [Haitian singer Mikaben died Saturday on stage, during a concert in Paris]. Le Monde (in French). October 16, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  3. ^ Charles, Jacqueline (October 16, 2022). "Michael "Mikaben" Benjamin. Haitian recording artist is dead. He was 41". miamiherald.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  4. ^ Duval, Frantz (October 16, 2022). "Michael Benjamin meurt sur scène en plein concert de Carimi". lenouvelliste.com. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  5. ^ Baronian, Renaud (October 16, 2022). "Décès sur scène du chanteur Mikaben : "Haïti a perdu l'un de ses flambeaux"". leparisien.fr. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
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