UNSSUNG HEROS OF HAITI

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EROL JOSUE

Singer, Ougan, Performer

Erol Josué is one of the world's best known and most highly respected expert in the centuries old Haitian Vodou religion. His presentation spotlight elements of Vodou ritual in a clear and engaging fashion that draws from personal experience, tapping into his many decades as a performer and his accomplished hand as a playwright and arts presenter. Ordained as a Houngan (Vodou priest) in his teens, Erol Josué currently holds the position of General Director of Haiti’s National Bureau of Ethnology, acting as both an academic and living emissary for his birthplace and the Haitian Vodou religion. Josué's newest album, Pèlerinaj (Pilgrimage), is a showcase for Josué's eclectic and innovative blend of contemporary jazz, Haitian sacred songs, Creole folk, improvisation and electronic pop.

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THOY ART

THE HAITIAN PHILONTROPIST

Thoy'Art is the 20th century Haitian Philanthropist. The 20th century reincarnation of the iconic 1700 civil right leader and revolutionist Aunt Thoy’Art who raised our first emperor Jean Jacques Dessalines. As a Criminal Justice major and graduate, she relinquish her profession to serve her country and rescue the destitute children of Haiti. Over the years Thoy’ art has engage in many philanthropist movements to save Haiti and its children. Her courageous contributions are as follow: she worked courageously and rigorously in creating and run an orphanage with no governmental aid. She embarks in an agricultural movement to not only cultivate all the natural resources of Haiti but also re-foresting of Haiti. she create the movement o make Haiti green again through her nursery of plant, This year she engage in another huge move of bring back our extinct black national Pig. Thoy'art is a pillar in our society working so hard to promote the Haitian culture

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Dr. Bertrhude Albert

THE HAITIAN PHILONTROPIST

A Haitian-American dedicated to telling Haiti’s true story.

Dr Berthude is Haitian Philanthropist. The 20th century reincarnation of the iconic female revolutionist Training Teachers to Transform Haiti.

Dr. Bertrhude Albert is a proud Haitian-American. At the age of 8 she immigrated to the United States from Haiti with her family. Ten years after immigrating, Dr. Albert began her journey to becoming a University of Florida triple Gator. In 2012, Dr. Albert received her BA in English, in 2014 she received her MA in Latin American Studies, and in 2016 she completed her PhD in Agricultural Education and Communication. Throughout her academic journey, Bertrhude received several awards such as UF’s Hall of Fame, UF’s Teaching Assistant of the Year, the International Outreach Award, and more. Her greatest honor however, was co-founding P4H Global.

Dr. Albert currently serves as the CEO of P4H Global. She is committed to seeing Haiti rise to her full potential and destiny through sustainable development and human capacity.

In 2011, while an undergrad at the University of Florida, Dr. Bertrhude Albert co-founded P4H Global. P4H Global is a nonprofit organization aiming to transform Haiti’s educational system by equipping teachers with research-based strategies that impact student success. Since 2011, P4H has trained over 8,000 teachers and is the largest teacher development organization in Haiti. In 2022, P4H was awarded the UNESCO-Hamdan Prize for Excellence in Teacher Development.

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Darati Makandal

Born on July 25, 1971, Wildner Duma, known as Darati Makandal is a renowned hougan in the Haitian community. He is well recognized for his many contributions and hence wears many different hats in titles. His devoted support in the Haitian media, his presence in the media/radio station his experience and mentorship has he bring fourth his positive message gain his recognition as a journalist.

His elevated contribution, his love, and passion in assisting in the education of the children in Haiti, enlisted him the title of instructor. In addition, Darati Makandal has his footprint in the music and theater industry also. One of his greatest contribution in Haitian vodou and music is the Wonble. The womble is the iconic and chant addressing the loa

His objective when writing the womble was to fight against the syncretism that exist in vodou. He wanted to replace the old priyie gine, as we know by removing the catholic aspect and only integrating the loa and nature. In addition to the Womble. Mr. Darati Makandal is also an artist. He is married, and have five children whom he loves, and cherish.

When interview his humbleness is the outmost when he opiniated about vodou and his inspiration. He described his journey in the most admirable sense. He stated, as a past Jehovah witness, he embraced vodou through his journey as journalist, research and philantropist work in haiti. He later became the president of Jenes Bode National who was directed by Francois Max Gesner Beauvoir. While in the movement, he studied journalism at CRTEOP a school located in Radio Caraibe. Shortly, He started doing research on vodou than where he was introduce to the Priyie dyo which is inclusive of litany of catholic saint. He wanted to replace that part with the loa instead; because syncretism is not part of vodou. He wanted to rectify that aspect. In return, he wrote the womble one of most amazing piece in vodou. A piece that is adapted by many practionners who also share the same belief., syncretism has no place in Vodou. The Haitian community recognized Darati Makandal for this great effort, courage, and continuous contribution, to journalism the art and vodou. Mr. Mkandal is not only a hougan but philantrotropist, turn journalist and composer.

AISATA KAMITA

MANBO, ACTIVIST, INFLUENCER

Known As Mambo Aissat Kamita. Aisata Kamita is a female, Haitian activist. Mambo Aisata is well known on the SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM for her courageous and continuous work in the fight for Haitian freedom as the fight for vodou to again her role in the community. When ask she describe her as Mambo, philanthropist activist in militant in the fight for freedom and for vodou. She is an influencer in the march for better Haiti, she fight courageous for vodou to remain his integrity. One of the most goal is to not only fight against the crisis that is going in Haiti but also to find a solution on how to remedy this on gong crisis.

AUGUSTIN ST CLOUX -WA VODOU

WO VODOU AUGUSTIN ST CLOUX

Despite controversy within both the Haitian and Vodou communities, Augustin Saint-Cloux was re-elected as Ati of Haitian Vodou in the 2026 election.

In the presence of Joël Turenne, Director General of the Ministry of Cults, along with senior officials of the Konfederasyon nasyonal vodouyizan ayisyen (KNVA), His Majesty Augustin Saint-Clou was formally installed as Haiti’s National Vodou Ati.

Augustin Saint-Cloud (also styled Ati National King Augustin Saint-Clou) is the supreme spiritual leader of Haitian Vodou. In June 2026, he was formally installed as Haiti’s National Vodou Ati during a high-profile ceremony at La Réserve restaurant in Pétion-Ville, Haiti.

A prominent spiritual figure, he advocates for social cohesion, youth development, and interreligious dialogue in Haiti. He also leads public ceremonies and peace marches and speaks on major Vodou traditions, including Fèt Gede.

Current Focus: Unifying Haitian Vodou

As of July 2026, Augustin Saint-Cloud’s major current project is the effort to structure and unify Haiti’s Vodou sector following his historic investiture as National Vodou Ati. Working with the National Confederation of Haitian Vodouists (KNVA) and other major spiritual organizations, including Zantray, his work centers on the following priorities:

· Interreligious peacebuilding: Leading interfaith collaboration and peace marches across Port-au-Prince to oppose gang violence and promote national unity.

· UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage nomination:Supporting the joint Haiti-Benin application to have Vodou’s arts, social practices, and spiritual knowledge formally recognized by UNESCO.

· Institutional recognition: Collaborating with Haiti’s Ministry of Cults to integrate Vodou more fully into official civic and national frameworks.

Together, these initiatives position Saint-Cloud’s leadership around religious cooperation, cultural preservation, and greater institutional recognition for Haitian Vodou.

Mackenson Pierre Jr. AZ'art

Mackenson Pierre Jr.

Mackenson Pierre Jr. is a designer, initiated ougan, and founder of AZ’art Creation, a Haitian-inspired fashion and cultural brand creating folklore attire, cultural costumes, and heritage collections. He completed secondary education at Collège Blaise Pascal in Haiti, pursued coursework at Université d’État d’Haïti, and trained in technical arts and craftsmanship at ENAM (École Nationale des Arts et Métiers) / Salesians of Don Bosco. He also studied fashion design at New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), refining his design and production skills.

Alongside his design work, Pierre is a Vodou lecturer and speaker who describes himself as a “Spiritual Being.” Rooted in Haitian Vodou (Ginen) traditions, his creative mission, Mission Ginen, is to honor, serve, and faithfully represent the Lwa, the spirits of Haitian Vodou. He connects this purpose with ancestral identity and cultural reclamation, explaining through his platforms how ceremonial attire combines comfort, personal expression, and reverence.

Pierre researches the spirits’ histories and roles to create ceremonial garments, including his skòt Ogou collection, whose military-style jackets and regal colors reflect warrior spirits such as Ogou Feray and Ogou Badagri. [1] His honorific Ezili Freda dress welcomes the spirit of love, beauty, and luxury, [2] while his black, purple, and white attire honors the Gede, guardians of ancestors and the dead. Through AZ’art Creation, also known as AZ Art Haitian, he combines Haitian folklore fashion, custom cultural attire, and Vodou symbolism. Designs appear on Facebook and TikTok.

AZ’art Creation — Contact / Orders: WhatsApp: 917-378-0393.

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Vayroll (or Vayrolll)

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Vodou Ayisyen: Eritaj, Lespri ak Tradisyon se yon liv ki prezante Vodou ayisyen kòm yon pati enpòtan nan istwa, kilti ak eritaj espirityèl pèp ayisyen an. Liv la eksplore orijin afriken Vodou, wòl li nan istwa Ayiti, lwa yo, zansèt yo, seremoni, priyè, chante, tanbou, senbòl ak diferan eleman tradisyonèl ki prezan nan pratik Vodou ayisyen. Objektif liv sa a se ede lektè konprann tradisyon an avèk plis respè, pandan li mete aksan sou eritaj, memwa ak transmisyon kiltirèl ant jenerasyon yo.

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Where the Spirit Speaks — A Review

Genre: Haitian Vodou / Spiritual Roots Available on: Apple Music · Spotify · Instagram · Major Platforms

Where the Spirit Speaks — A Review

Genre: Haitian Vodou / Spiritual Roots Available on: Apple Music · Spotify · Instagram · Major Platforms

In a music landscape often dominated by fleeting trends, Yema arrives as something altogether different — a voice rooted in the ancient, the sacred, and the profoundly human. Emerging as one of the most compelling new artists of 2026, Yema has quietly and powerfully staked her claim in the world of Haitian Vodou music, a genre whose spiritual weight and cultural depth demand both reverence and artistry in equal measure.

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Vayroll (or Vayrolll)

Vayroll (or Vayrolll) is an online music project and channel focused on Haitian Vodou spiritual music, traditional chants, and cultural heritage tracks (such as songs dedicated to Lwa like Grann Ezili Veye Pitit Ou, Vodou Se Fòs, and Pitit

Vayrolll has built a massive following on platforms like YouTube by sharing deep, meditative, and bea

Vayrolll has built a massive following on platforms like YouTube by sharing deep, meditative, and beautifully produced traditional Haitian Vodou spiritual music. The tracks serve as audio visualizers and ritual-focused soundscapes designed to honor the Lwa (spirits) and ancestors.

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MAETRO AGO SEKRE VODOU

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Songwriter Lahens Paul Maestro Ago is a song writer, artist Ougan . He wrote several musics wombleing the loas. One of his music for Elzulie dantor touch the heart and soul of Haitiand every haitien vodou practican.

ZILE BOUTIK

MAETRO AGO SEKRE VODOU

ZILE BOUTIK

Locate in North Miami, Zile Boutik is this year newst and most innovative haitian boutik in florida. Vreate by Singer entertainer and well know singer Annie Alerte Zile Boutik is a nothing but a trip of marvels. They carry a variety of haitian products and the prices are within measures.

ZILE

Adrès: 753 NE 167th Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Telefòn: 917-312-0401 Anie Alerte

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EROL JOSUE

Singer, Ougan, Performer

KWA SEMBO & BOM MAKAYA

THOY ART

THE HAITIAN PHILONTROPIST

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Dr. Bertrhude Albert

THE HAITIAN PHILONTROPIST

WOMBLE

Darati Makandal

UNSUNG HEROS OF HAITI

KAFOU LEGBA PODCAST & BLOGS

KAFOU LEGBA PODCAST & BLOGS

ANKHAFI SILIBO

VOLCY VILMA -METBARON

AISATA KAMITA

MANBO, ACTIVIST, INFLUENCER

UNSUNG HEROS OF HAITI

AUGUSTIN ST CLOUX -WA VODOU

WO VODOU AUGUSTIN ST CLOUX

Current Focus: Unifying Haitian Vodou

Mackenson Pierre Jr. AZ'art

Mackenson Pierre Jr.

KWA SEMBO & BOM MAKAYA

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IN THE HAITIAN COMMUNITY

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Vayroll (or Vayrolll)

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YEMA639

Vayroll (or Vayrolll)

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Vayroll (or Vayrolll)

Vayroll (or Vayrolll)

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MAETRO AGO SEKRE VODOU

MAETRO AGO SEKRE VODOU

Vayroll (or Vayrolll)

ZILE BOUTIK

MAETRO AGO SEKRE VODOU

ZILE BOUTIK

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