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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Mikaben
| name = Mikaben
| image =
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| caption =
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| birth_name = Michael Benjamin
| birth_name = Michael Benjamin
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1981|6|27|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1981|6|27|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Port-au-Prince]], [[Duvalier dynasty|Haiti]]
| birth_place = [[Port-au-Prince]], [[Duvalier dynasty|Haiti]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2022|10|15|1981|6|27|df=y}}
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2022|10|15|1981|6|27|df=y}}
| death_place = [[12th arrondissement of Paris]], France
| death_place = [[12th arrondissement of Paris]], France
| death_cause = Cardiac Arrest
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| alias = Mika, Mikaben
| alias = Mika, Mikaben
| origin = Haiti
| origin =
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|composer|record producer}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|composer|record producer}}
| genre = •Haitian Compas •Antillean Zouk •Dance Hall •Hip Hop •Jamaican Reggae •RNB
| genre = {{hlist|[[Compas]]|[[zouk]]|[[dancehall]]}}
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, Keyboard
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, piano
| years_active = 1999–2022
| years_active = 2001–2022
| label = Konbeat Records and Mikaben Productions
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| associated_acts =
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| website = Mikaben.com
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'''Michael Benjamin''' (27 June 1981 – 15 October 2022), better known as '''Mikaben''', was a Haitian singer, songwriter, and producer.<ref name="Cnews">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnews.fr/france/2022-10-16/paris-le-chanteur-michael-benjamin-41-ans-meurt-en-plein-concert-de-carimi-1278278 |website=cnews.fr |last=Trèfle |first=Xavier |date=October 16, 2022 |title=PARIS : LE CHANTEUR MICHAËL BENJAMIN, 41 ANS, MEURT EN PLEIN CONCERT DE CARIMI |access-date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043033/https://www.cnews.fr/france/2022-10-16/paris-le-chanteur-michael-benjamin-41-ans-meurt-en-plein-concert-de-carimi-1278278 |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=lemonde.fr |last= |first= |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Le chanteur haïtien Mikaben est mort samedi sur scène, lors d'un concert à Paris |access-date=16 October 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>
'''Michael Benjamin''' (27 June 1981 – 15 October 2022), better known as '''Mikaben''', was a Haitian singer, songwriter, and producer.<ref name="Cnews">{{cite web |url=https://www.cnews.fr/france/2022-10-16/paris-le-chanteur-michael-benjamin-41-ans-meurt-en-plein-concert-de-carimi-1278278 |website=cnews.fr |last=Trèfle |first=Xavier |date=October 16, 2022 |title=PARIS : LE CHANTEUR MICHAËL BENJAMIN, 41 ANS, MEURT EN PLEIN CONCERT DE CARIMI |access-date=16 October 2022 |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018043033/https://www.cnews.fr/france/2022-10-16/paris-le-chanteur-michael-benjamin-41-ans-meurt-en-plein-concert-de-carimi-1278278 |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=lemonde.fr |last= |first= |date=October 16, 2022 |title=Le chanteur haïtien Mikaben est mort samedi sur scène, lors d'un concert à Paris |access-date=16 October 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>

He was born in Port-au-Prince in 1981; this versatile artist is alternately a singer, composer and producer. Accompanied by his guitar or full band, Mikaben was one of the rare artist of his generation to excel in all genres; whether the good old Haitian compas, world music, the Antillean Zouk, the dance hall, the Jamaican reggae and RnB / HipHop.


== Life and career ==
== Life and career ==

Revision as of 14:50, 19 October 2022

Mikaben
Birth nameMichael Benjamin
Also known asMika, Mikaben
Born(1981-06-27)27 June 1981
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Died15 October 2022(2022-10-15) (aged 41)
12th arrondissement of Paris, France
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active2001–2022

Michael Benjamin (27 June 1981 – 15 October 2022), better known as Mikaben, was a Haitian singer, songwriter, and producer.[1][2]

Life and career

Michael Benjamin was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on 27 June 1981. He was the son of the famous Haitian singer Lionel Benjamin.[3][2]

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.[4][5] He suffered a cardiac arrest on stage during his performance. Benjamin succumbed shortly after, despite rescue efforts.[6]

References

  1. ^ Trèfle, Xavier (October 16, 2022). "PARIS : LE CHANTEUR MICHAËL BENJAMIN, 41 ANS, MEURT EN PLEIN CONCERT DE CARIMI". cnews.fr. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Le chanteur haïtien Mikaben est mort samedi sur scène, lors d'un concert à Paris". lemonde.fr. October 16, 2022. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ Charles, Jacqueline (October 16, 2022). "Michael "Mikaben" Benjamin. Haitian recording artist is dead. He was 41". miamiherald.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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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