Lego, an iconic figure in northern Madagascar's music scene, is currently hospitalized. Admitted to Befelatanana Hospital on Friday following a sharp spike in blood pressure, the artist suffered a stroke. Singer and accordionist Hasivelo Roméo Andriamandresy, known by his stage name Lego, experienced a cerebrovascular accident (stroke), according to information shared by his wife, Voany. The artist has been hospitalized since Friday at Befelatanana Hospital, where he was admitted as an emergency after a severe rise in blood pressure. According to his wife, the stroke caused paralysis on the right side of his body. His loved ones remain at his bedside and are calling on the public to keep him in their thoughts during this difficult time.
Born in 1973 in Antsiranana, Lego is a well-known figure in Malagasy music and a virtuoso of the diatonic accordion. Coming from an artistic family, he discovered the instrument early and taught himself to play. After his professional debut in Antananarivo as a dancer and musician, notably with Rossy's band, he founded his own group in the late 1980s. He then developed a style blending salegy and bahoejy, contributing to the evolution of northern Madagascar's traditional rhythms.
His popularity grew from the late 1990s onwards, with albums such as "Dadilahy" in 1999, "Madagascar" in 2001, and "Jobyhely" in 2003. Through his songs, Lego addresses daily life, cultural values, and Malagasy social realities. Recognized for his stage energy and accordion mastery, the artist has also performed internationally, helping to introduce northern Madagascar's rhythms beyond its borders. Hospitalized at Befelatanana, Lego remains under medical supervision. His loved ones and fans hope for a favorable improvement in his health.