Jacques Sauveur Jean

Basic Info

Full name: Jacques Sauveur Jean
Stage name: Jackito
Date of birth: August 6, 1967
Place of birth: Ferrier (Ferye), in the Northeast Department of Haiti

Professions / Roles

Haitian singer / songwriter
Entrepreneur
Politician; he has served as a senator in Haiti

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Musical Style & Career Highlights

He’s known particularly for konpa dirèk, a popular genre in Haitian music.
Released his first album around age 16.
One of his early big hits was Lanmou Doudou

Other Ventures & Achievements

As entrepreneur: He’s recognized for business activities especially in the Northeast of Haiti.
In 2012, he was one of twelve winners in Digicel’s “Entrepreneur of the Year” competition in Haiti.

Carrière politique

Engagement: En 2015, il a mis sa carrière musicale en pause pour se présenter comme sénateur du département du Nord-Est sous la bannière du PHTK, un parti fondé par son ami et ancien président Michel Joseph Martelly

Parcours politique:

Après avoir co-fondé le PHTK, il a démissionné de ce parti en septembre 2021, suite à l’assassinat du président Jovenel Moïse, pour fonder son propre parti, l’Artist and Peasant Party (PAP).

Contributions publiques

Projets de développement : Il est également reconnu pour son travail sur la construction du canal d’irrigation de Ouanaminthe et son influence sur la production de riz dans la plaine de Maribaroux.

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