Statue of Maestro Richie Officially Unveiled in Cap-Haïtien

The inauguration of a statue representing Jean Hérard Richard, alias Richie, maestro of the group Klass, at Place Vincent in Carénage, has sparked a heated debate in Cap-Haïtien. While this tribute, organized by his fans and supported by the Cap-Haïtien municipal government, celebrates a musical icon, it clashes with the constitutional prohibition of the cult of personality, highlighting the tension between cultural recognition and adherence to the law.

Gérard Maxineau
Par Gérard Maxineau
30 Dec 2024 | Lecture : 3 min.

Initiated by fans of the group Klass, in collaboration with the Cap-Haïtien Municipality, a statue of Jean Hérard Richard, known as Richie, was unveiled on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Place Vincent in Carénage. This homage to the maestro has ignited controversy due to its apparent violation of Haitian constitutional principles, particularly the prohibition of the cult of personality.

The ceremony was led by Wilson Préval, host of Klass Family, who emphasized the importance of the North's cultural a

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