Haitian singer Michael 'Mikaben' Benjamin dies at 41 during concert in Paris

The singer died in the middle of a concert in Paris, shocking fans who saw him collapse as he made his way off stage. Photo: TNS

He was one of the most talented musicians of his generation whose ode to his country – Ayti Se (Haiti is) – two years after its most devastating tragedy, the 2010 earthquake, touched Haitian hearts around the world.

Michael Benjamin, who was better known by his stage name, Mikaben, died Saturday (Oct 15) after collapsing on stage in Paris while performing with the Haitian konpa band CaRiMi. He was 41.