Mikaben, popular Haitian singer, passed away on 15 October 2022 after a sudden collapse on stage. He was performing alongside Haitian Compas band Carimi when the tragic incident happened. 

Accor Arena, the venue where Mikaben and the band were performing, released a statement about the incident, tweeting in French on Oct. 16, “Last night during the Carimi concert, one of the singers, Michael Benjamin, Mikaben of his artist name died following a malaise on stage and despite the intervention of the emergency services.”

Mikaben’s family also came forward to give a statement about his sudden death. 

Net Worth

Mikaben’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. The major source of his income was singing, songwriting and producing songs. 

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Family

Mikaben, born Michael Benjamin, was the son of famed Haitian singer Lionel Benjamin and Roselin Benjamin. His father Lionel Benjamin was popular throughout the 80s. He debuted in 1979 and released two more albums over the next two years. 

It was his Christmas album that led Lionel Benjamin to stardom. His best known hit, “Abdenwèl” is featured in this album. His festive tracks have garnered huge popularity and are a staple during the festive season. Mikaben described his father as an “icon” of Haiti

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Relationships

Mikaben is married to Vanessa Benjamin. The two married in 2020 and had a child later. Vanessa is expecting their second child currently. She took to twitter to share her experience post her husband’s death. “I’m in no condition to talk. I lost my other half and have no words,” she wrote, “Heavenly Father, I know you don’t make mistakes and you won’t give us what we can’t bare [sic] but…this pain is very heavy. Help me please or merciful Lord.”

Many popular artists have expressed their grief over Mikaben’s sudden death. Haitian rapper Wyclef Jean honoured Mikaben in his twitter post. “Rest In Peace King @mikaben509 Gone too soon #haiti.” his caption reads.