The band derives its name from Dutty Boukman, a vodou priest who led a religious ceremony in 1791 that is widely considered the start of the Haitian Revolution.

[1] The band was at the height of its popularity in 1991 when the presidency of Jean Bertrand Aristide was overthrown in a military coup d'etat.

In 1994, after Aristide was restored to power, the band returned to Haiti, where they continued to play concerts, record albums, and perform at the Carnival celebrations.

Lolo's father, Théodore Beaubrun [fr] (also known by his stage name Languichatte Debordus) was a comedian and was often referred to as the Bill Cosby of Haiti.

While on tour in the United States, he brought back a James Brown LP which left a lasting impression on young Lolo.

[3] Boukman Eksperyans first became famous in 1990 when they presented their song "Ké-M Pa Sote" at the Carnival celebration in Port-au-Prince.

[5] Armed soldiers appeared, trying to prevent the band from performing "Ké-M Pa Sote" and other censored songs.

When the military junta overthrew president Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 1991, the band decided to leave the country for their own safety.