Veteran gospel reggae artist Buchi Atuonwu, popularly known as Buchi, is celebrating his 61st birthday today, June 24.

Taking to his verified social media handle, the music minister shared a joyful reflection on aging, spiritual growth, and inner peace:

“MY BIRTHDAY! The Boy is 61 today!! The higher you go, the cooler it becomes. Now it\'s getting really cool up here. There’s something truly beautiful about advancing in age... I used to think it was only mad people that dance without music. Far from it. When the Spirit of God tickles you, you’d skank and move to rhythms within... New revelations, new graces, new assignments … at SIXTY ONE!!”

He concluded with: “My heart is full of joy!”

Fans and fellow ministers have flooded the comments with birthday wishes and tributes to the reggae gospel legend.