The Haitian creative scene is growing and gaining traction day by day, but it hasn’t yet hit the pinnacle of recognition that is deserved. While many of our Haitian social media influencers are juggling their daily life behind the lens, they are impacting consumers and companies by the click of a button. These influencers are getting their start in different ways, are helping elevate not only the Haitian community but also brands and the stories they tell. Check out these influencers and see why they are all the rave right now.
Naomi Osaka: She is more than just a pretty face with a tennis racket. However, Naomi Osaka is the first Haitian to be ranked No.1 by the Women’s Tennis Association and holds the top rankings in the singles. She utilizes her platform with 10.1 million followers to showcase her Haitian heritage, fashion, and everyday life. Showing that being personable and relatable even in her celebrity status.
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Jessie Woo: Singer, TV Personality, and comedian from Canada who began rising to fame after her Instagram skits about all things Haitian culture gave a universal laugh that, and an edge that prompted Haitian pride across 807,000 followers. She utilized her love for her homeland to create a nostalgic music video that captures the beauty of Haiti for her song “Vacation”. But her talents don’t stop there. Jessie Woo is also an on-air talent for BET and also has a podcast streaming on all platforms titled, “Shut the fuck up Jessie”, saying all the things her fans would want to say plus more.
Flav Gabel: Known for being a part of Gabel Group, hailing from Port-de-Paix has risen on the influencer scene through his music. Not only is he creating music that will be remembered for generations, but he utilized his talents to curate a clothing brand Kon • Vic • Tion.
Rutshelle: Singer and Entrepreneur from Port-au-Prince, Haiti is crushing the social media scene with 1.3 million followers on Instagram, she is known to be the most influential Haitian music artist online. Her beauty brand RG Luxe Beauty has given black and brown women, not only, the spotlight in the beauty industry but the confidence in their melanated skin.
Success Jr: Haitian comedian, writer, and content creator who gives 207,000 of his followers a belly laugh daily. Impersonating the Haitian mother we all resonate with and recreating experiences with our Haitian families that we won’t forget.
Maya Fairy: Haitian Comedian and YouTuber that takes her support of the Haitian culture to a new level. With 427,000 followers, she utilizes her social media most often to post comedic skits in Haitian, but also to uplift and help support Haitian-owned businesses.
Phyllisia Ross: Phyllisia Ross is a Haitian singer, songwriter, philanthropist and entrepreneur who is well known to create hit in the Konpa genre. serves face and body to her 518,000 followers on Instagram.
MsBlingMiami: Haitian designer and CEO of Msblingbling.com, a clothing brand for the fashionista in every woman. Her Instagram is home to 834,000 followers, where she is able to curate fashion looks and inspire everyday women to find their inner baddie and boss.
Samuel Dameus: A Cap Haitian native, who began his career in the working world as the Director of Communications for the Ministry of Tourism of Haiti, which later helped him develop and become the founder of the hashtag #FacesofHaiti. His hashtag has 14.1k followers, who are all able to view the different looks and beauties of Haiti that are not often depicted in the media. Reframing the world's view of Haiti and its people.
ChefDanie: Also known as Daniella Abraham is known as a culinary architect and internationally renowned chef to the stars. With over 48k followers on Instagram, she showcases the beautification of foods. Getting her start in the restaurant industry in Miami, she is taking the internet by storm and representing in the culinary industry for women of color.
Manno Beats: Manno Beats is a music artist, songwriter, and producer as well as a multi-award-winning musician. Well known for his beats curated from the cross-functional sounds of trap, afro beats, Haitian sounds, and reggae. Scrolling through his page, you’ll find not only amazing music that will make your hips move but 615k followers.
Carel Pedre: Carel Pedre is a Haitian media personality and journalist that hosts Radio One’s Chokarella (Creole for “Carel’s Show”) Haiti’s number one morning show, and the TV Shows “Kiyès Ki Towo A” and “Digicel Stars” Haiti’s number one talent search, Radio One’s Chokarella (Creole for “Carel’s Show”) Haiti’s number one morning show, and the TV Shows “Kiyès Ki Towo A” and “Digicel Stars” Haiti’s number one talent search. With 698k followers, he showcases not just his life as one of Haiti’s biggest entertainment stars but his life as a family man.
Michael Brun: Michael Brun is a Haitian record producer and DJ out of New York. He is known for combining the sounds of Haitian Kompa and Rara with electric sounds, making for an eclectic musical experience for his 143k followers.
Karen Civil: Karen Civil is a Haitian social media and digital strategist and CEO of Branding and Marketing Company Always Civil. On her personal Instagram, home to 739k followers, viewers can get a glance at her life as a celebrity branding strategist and Google over the clients she has worked with.
Atys Panch: Atys Panch is a singer-songwriter and comedian that showcases his talents and on Instagram. With 1.2m followers, his platforms as it states in his bio “bring happiness to others”, by way of comedic and relatable compilations and videos.
Sarodj Bertin: Sarodj Bertin is more than just a pretty face. Sarodj is a Haitian lawyer, actress, model, and known for her time spent in beauty pageants. Born in Port-au-Prince, she later became the First Miss Universe Haiti in 2010. With 1.4m followers on Instagram, she serves face and body in every photo, for her followers to see.
TeaMarrr: Haitian Musician born Thamar Noel, is most recognized by her two-toned grey and black hair. Her big debut took place at the 2019 Soul Train Awards, showcasing her single to the world. With 59.4k followers on Instagram, she continues to dazzle the social media scene with her raw artistry and metaphorical lyrics.
