Olivier Martelly Explained

Michel Olivier Martelly
Birth Name:Michel-Olivier Martelly
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Genre:kompa
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:2006–

Michel-Olivier Martelly (in French pronounced as /miʃɛl-ɔlivje maʁteli/), better known as Olivier Martelly, is a Haitian American singer. He has a stage name, BigO.

Early life

Olivier Martelly was born in Miami. His father, Michel Martelly was the 41st President of Haiti, and his mother, Sophia Saint-Rémy Martelly, was First Lady.[1]

Career

Martelly's discographies are hard to find, and as public data about him is extremely limited, his career is relatively unknown. In Haiti's 2015 presidential election, he published a song endorsing government-backed candidate Jovenel Moise[2] in response to Wyclef Jean's endorsement of Jude Célestin.[3] Martelly is the CEO of Big O Productions, which features Haitian artists.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Charles . Jacqueline . Jacqueline Charles . 12 May 2015 . Haiti First Lady Sophia Martelly reviewing options after candidacy rejected . . 14 December 2015.
  2. Web site: Olivier Martelly repon-n Wyclef Jean (Neg Bannan nan) Jovenel Moise . Haitian Creole . 19 October 2015 . 2015-12-12 .
  3. Web site: Wyclef Jean – Lé a rive! Li sipote (Endorsing) Jude Celestin. . Haitian Creole . 18 October 2015 . 2015-12-12 .
  4. Web site: Clark. Trent. Swizz Beatz Brings Chris Brown & Lil Wayne to Haiti for Free Concert [Photos] ]. July 3, 2015 . HipHopWired . 14 December 2015.