Author: Opastaff
Jean‑Max Choute, best known by his stage name Frédéric, passed away on May 7, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born in 1951 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Choute was a beloved figure in Haitian entertainment, particularly known for his iconic role in the television series Lavi Nan Bouk (“Life in the Village”). His portrayal of Frédéric captured the humor, warmth, and struggles of rural Haitian life, making him a household name and earning him a devoted following both in Haiti and among the Haitian diaspora. https://youtu.be/Da6HwE0kGbk His work was a celebration of Haitian culture, identity, and everyday life. Through…
The second official trailer for the long-awaited Grand Theft Auto VI has fans buzzing, not only for its cinematic visuals and sprawling Vice City setting but also for its surprising musical choices. Among them is a standout inclusion that has taken the Haitian community by storm: Zenglen’s hit song “Child Support” plays prominently in a pivotal scene, marking a powerful moment of cultural representation in one of the most anticipated video games of the decade. As the trailer unfolds, “Child Support” can be heard as the main character, Jason Duval, speeds through the streets of a fictionalized Florida. The music…
Well, it finally happened. After years of criminalizing immigrants, separating families, and deporting people without legal authority, including actual U.S. citizens, Donald J. Trump has finally decided to go after the real criminals: the heavily armed Haitian gangs who’ve turned Port-au-Prince into a battlefield. Yes, he’s now reportedly moving to officially designate these gangs as terrorists. But in true Trump fashion, it’s a hit and miss. Because even while acknowledging that Haiti is engulfed in gang-led chaos, complete with kidnappings, rapes, mass killings, and arson, Trump remains fully committed to sending Haitians back. Back into the hands of the very…
Legendary Haitian musician and producer Fabrice Rouzier, together with his publishing company B.E. Relations, LLC, has filed a federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of New York against French artist Joé Dwèt Filé, Nigerian superstar Burna Boy, and music giants Atlantic Records Group and Universal Music Publishing France. The suit alleges copyright infringement and violation of New York Civil Rights Law following the unauthorized use of Rouzier’s celebrated 2002 work “Je Vais.” Rouzier, whose career spans more than twenty-five years and includes contributions to over 260 albums, wrote and recorded “Je Vais,” a comedic yet culturally resonant song that popularized…
When Roselande Belony’s story first surfaced online, the prevailing narrative held that she was a pastor’s daughter, secretly intimate with another young man while engaged to a church member, but something about that tale did not add up. A closer investigation revealed the truth: Roselande was never engaged, her father does not run a church, although she is an active congregant, and the supposed “fiancé” who gave an anonymous interview has never been identified. No one bothered to verify his identity because sensational gossip proved more entertaining than facts. There was no statement from Roselande, no confirmation from her family, and…
On April 17, 2025, President Macron finally looked up from his Paris lunch menu and declared that making Haiti pay 150 million gold francs (later chopped to 90 million) for its own freedom was “an unjust burden on the freedom of a young nation,” then promptly announced a joint French‑Haitian historical commission to “examine our shared past” Two hundred years after King Charles X essentially held a musket to Haiti’s head and extorted a ransom, France will study the insult rather than write a single franc in genuine reparations. Meanwhile, Haiti, having finally finished paying off that crushing debt in 1947, has spent nearly eight decades…
Nan dènye vire nan listwa plan Trump yo ki toujou pa mache, yon jij nan Boston frape ankò avni imigrasyon Trump la. Fwa sa a, plan li te genyen pou l depòte imigran ki soti Kiba, Nikaragwa, Venezyela ak Ayiti, moun sa yo menm ki te jwenn estati legal anba pwogram epòk Biden nan, sispann. Sanble plan pou “Fè Amerik Ankò Majè” pa t gen chans ditou. Sonje lè Trump te panse deplase Meksiken yo t ap retounen travay pou Ameriken yo? Li te imajine ke lè li retire “moun li konsidere pa anfòm yo”, Ameriken travayè yo ta fasil…
Jodi a, jwen kat rezidans Ozetazini atravè maryaj vin pi difisil pase tout tan. Avèk nouvo administrasyon an, yo mete règ pi strik e yo vle fè li prèske enposib pou moun ki pa byen prepare. Se poutèt sa ou dwe konnen mari oswa madanm ou byen, epi sonje tout ti detay, paske kesyon ou pa t atann ditou ka se li yo poze ou pandan entèvyou a. Si ou gen entèvyou imigrasyon pou kat rezidans ou, pran li trè oserye. Yon avoka imigrasyon rakonte kijan li te patisipe nan yon entèvyou ki te dire 4 èdtan. Wi, 4 èdtan!…
Emmy Nixon Louis, widely known as EmmyNix, has officially ended his collaboration with the legendary Haitian compas band Zenglen. The news has sparked buzz across the Haitian music scene, as EmmyNix has been one of the group’s most recognizable voices in recent years. During his time with Zenglen, EmmyNix brought style, talent, and energy to the stage. His voice gave the band a fresh dynamic, and he became a central figure in their live performances. The band publicly thanked him for his contributions and made it clear they are entering a new era as he moves on. But EmmyNix isn’t…
The Haitian music community and the nation at large mourn the passing of a truly extraordinary soul, Joe Jacques, who died today, leaving behind a legacy that will resonate for generations. Born on May 25, 1936, in Gonaïves, Haiti, Joe Jacques was more than a musician. He was a visionary, a teacher, a poet with keys beneath his fingers, and a heart as vast as the Caribbean sky he never saw. Blind since birth, Joe Jacques never witnessed a sunrise with his eyes, but somehow, he managed to light the way for all of us. His life was a testament to…