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16 Years Later: 🕊️🙏🏾🇭🇹
Never Forgetting January 12, 2010

On this day in 2010, at exactly 4:53 PM, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake tore through , claiming an estimated 220,000–316,000 lives and displacing 1.5 million people in moments of unimaginable terror. We pause to mourn every life lost, hold space for survivors carrying deep scars, seen and unseen, and honor the extraordinary resilience that has defined Haiti's people ever since.

Your endurance in rebuilding homes, communities, and hope against relentless odds continues to inspire the world. Yet the wound remains open. Today's pain intertwines with ongoing devastation: armed gangs controlling vast areas of Port-au-Prince and beyond, claiming thousands more lives through violence; over 1.3 million displaced, acute hunger gripping more than half the population; and a fragile political transition as the Transitional Presidential Council works toward general elections targeted for August and December 2026. The fear, insecurity, and hardship persist, and our hearts break for every Haitian enduring it.

We stand in unbreakable solidarity, grieving alongside you, amplifying your voices, and clinging to the vision of a secure, just, and thriving Haiti where past scars yield to lasting peace and opportunity.

We honor your courage, cherish every memory of the lost, and reaffirm: Haiti’s spirit endures. Nou Pap Janm Bliye 🇭🇹

🙏🏽🇭🇹🇭🇹 Forever remembered

The kompa world has lost one of its enduring voices. Dieudonné Larose, a cornerstone of Haitian popular music for over five decades, has died.

Born in Cabaret, Haiti, Larose grew up immersed in rhythm and melody, eventually becoming a defining figure in the golden era of kompa. His smooth, soulful vocals and powerful stage presence made him a standout in legendary groups including Shoogar Combo, DP Express, and especially Missile 727, where he helped bring Haitian music to international stages, particularly through the vibrant Haitian community in Montreal.

Larose’s catalogue is filled with timeless tracks — songs like “Mandela”, “Accident”, “Ti Fi” and many more that became staples at parties, weddings, and family gatherings across the diaspora. His music blended deep Haitian roots with Afro-Caribbean energy, creating a sound that felt both nostalgic and timeless.

Beyond his recordings, Dieudonné was known for his humility, generosity, and love for the culture that shaped him. He remained a beloved figure for generations of fans who grew up singing his lyrics and dancing to his melodies.

L’Union Suite extends our deepest condolences to his family, friends, bandmates, and every listener whose heart he touched through his voice.
Rest in power, Maestro. Your music will live forever in the soul of Ayiti. 🙏🏾🕊️

Ayiti Cherie 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹❤️❤️❤️

Happy independence day Haiti Cherie