{"id":31559,"date":"2026-03-24T18:53:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T22:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/?p=31559"},"modified":"2026-03-24T18:53:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T22:53:24","slug":"carel-pedre-returns-68-days-vanessa-desire-ou-tap-ri-m-baky-286-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/en\/carel-pedre-returns-68-days-vanessa-desire-ou-tap-ri-m-baky-286-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Carel Pedre returns after 68 days, Vanessa D\u00e9sir\u00e9 releases \u201cOu tap ri m\u201d, Baky launches 286 Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Haiti<\/span><\/h4>\n

Carel Pedre<\/span><\/span>, founder of Chokarella<\/span><\/span>, spoke on March 22, 2026, in a video shared on his platform and social media. The statement follows his release on February 27 after 68 days in detention. In the video, he provides an update and reflects on the period, which he describes as \u201cdeeply transformative.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

On the music scene, Vanessa D\u00e9sir\u00e9<\/span><\/span> released the music video for \u201cOu tap ri m\u201d on March 20, the fourth visual from her second album released in November 2025. The 13-track project blends kompa, rap, afrobeat, and R&B, and includes a collaboration with Wendyyy<\/span><\/span>. The track reflects amapiano influences.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Baky<\/span><\/span> and Carel Pedre<\/span><\/span> announced an upcoming interview titled \u201c286 Tour Interview,\u201d scheduled for March 24 at 7 p.m., ahead of the artist\u2019s 286 Tour.<\/p>\n

In sports, Wadeline Jonathas<\/span><\/span> finished 4th in the women\u2019s 400m at the 2026 World Indoor Athletics Championships held in Toru\u0144, Poland, from March 20 to 22. She recorded a time of 51.07 seconds, setting a new national record.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Abiga\u00efl Alexandre<\/span><\/span>, a law student and finalist of Eloquentia International, was honored on March 20 at the Haitian Embassy in France. She will compete in the international final on March 25 at La Seine Musicale.<\/p>\n

Diaspora<\/span><\/h4>\n

Martinican singer Lionel Nidaud<\/span><\/span> released the first part of his album \u201cMon Histoire\u201d on March 18. The nine-track zouk project features artists including Rutshelle Guillaume<\/span><\/span>, Fanny J<\/span><\/span>, and Nesly<\/span><\/span>. The album is structured as a narrative about a romantic relationship and is produced by Association Kr\u00e9ol.<\/p>\n

Artist Richy Jay<\/span><\/span> released \u201cCaribbean Love\u201d on March 20, a 10-track, 31-minute album recorded in Montreal. The project blends kompa, zouk, and afropop influences and includes collaborations with Rebecca Jean and Jessie Simmons.<\/p>\n

Haitian influencer Ariana Milagro Lafond<\/span><\/span> is participating in the 8th edition of House of Challenge, held in West Africa from March 21 to April 11, 2026. She arrived in Togo on March 22 and represents Haiti among 12 contestants. The competition focuses on social innovation and youth leadership.<\/p>\n

International<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

Posters spotted in Paris have reignited speculation about a possible return to the stage by C\u00e9line Dion<\/span><\/span>. These visuals, along with a recent social media message, have fueled discussions, although no official announcement has been made. The singer had reduced public appearances in recent years due to health issues but notably appeared during the Jeux olympiques de Paris 2024<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Soraya Ades.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Haiti Carel Pedre, founder of Chokarella, spoke on March 22, 2026, in a video shared on his platform and social media. The statement follows his release on February 27 after 68 days in detention. In the video, he provides an update and reflects on the period, which he describes as \u201cdeeply transformative.\u201d On the music scene, Vanessa D\u00e9sir\u00e9 released the music video for \u201cOu tap ri m\u201d on March 20, the fourth visual from her second album released in November 2025. The 13-track project blends kompa, rap, afrobeat, and R&B, and includes a collaboration with Wendyyy. The track reflects amapiano influences. Meanwhile, Baky and Carel Pedre announced an upcoming interview titled \u201c286 Tour Interview,\u201d scheduled for March 24 at 7 p.m., ahead of the artist\u2019s 286 Tour. In sports, Wadeline Jonathas finished 4th in the women\u2019s 400m at the 2026 World Indoor Athletics Championships held in Toru\u0144, Poland, from March 20 to 22. She recorded a time of 51.07 seconds, setting a new national record. Additionally, Abiga\u00efl Alexandre, a law student and finalist of Eloquentia International, was honored on March 20 at the Haitian Embassy in France. She will compete in the international final on March 25 at La Seine Musicale. Diaspora Martinican singer Lionel Nidaud released the first part of his album \u201cMon Histoire\u201d on March 18. The nine-track zouk project features artists including Rutshelle Guillaume, Fanny J, and Nesly. The album is structured as a narrative about a romantic relationship and is produced by Association Kr\u00e9ol. Artist Richy Jay released \u201cCaribbean Love\u201d on March 20, a 10-track, 31-minute album recorded in Montreal. The project blends kompa, zouk, and afropop influences and includes collaborations with Rebecca Jean and Jessie Simmons. Haitian influencer Ariana Milagro Lafond is participating in the 8th edition of House of Challenge, held in West Africa from March 21 to April 11, 2026. She arrived in Togo on March 22 and represents Haiti among 12 contestants. The competition focuses on social innovation and youth leadership. International Posters spotted in Paris have reignited speculation about a possible return to the stage by C\u00e9line Dion. These visuals, along with a recent social media message, have fueled discussions, although no official announcement has been made. The singer had reduced public appearances in recent years due to health issues but notably appeared during the Jeux olympiques de Paris 2024. 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