Riva Précil
Riva Précil is a Haitian-American singer who spent her formative years living at the Grand Hôtel Oloffson in Haiti, where she developed her talents in swimming, dancing, and singing, and has expressed deep sorrow over the hotel's recent destruction by gang violence.
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Recent news mentions
Riva Précil helped to open the Pap Jazz festival with a vibrant performance.
une ouverture aux couleurs de l’âme et des traditions
Haiti· 2026-01-11
Riva Précil, a Haitian-American singer, recalled her childhood experiences at the Grand Hôtel Oloffson.
Migrant boat capsizes off DomRep coast, killing 4 | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2025-07-13
Riva Précil is a Haitian-American singer who lived in the hotel from age five to 15.
Haiti’s renowned Hotel Oloffson is burned down by gangs | Haiti
United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Riva Précil is a Haitian-American singer who lived in the hotel from age five to 15.
Gangs burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame | World NewsJamaica· 2025-07-08
Riva Précil is a Haitian-American singer who lived in the hotel from the age of 5 to 15 and recalled her experiences there.
Las pandillas incendian el famoso hotel Oloffson
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-08