Popular Nigerian hip-pop star turns 35 today. In celebration of his birthday, he took to Instagram this morning, June 9, 2016 to share a photo of him with words of appreciation.

He wrote, “As I turn a year older I want to thank the lord for my wonderful journey, life and story and for making my dream of Being a Vessel of Visible HOPE to my generation come to life. I am Grateful to you Lord, mom and Dad, family, loved ones and my diehard fans, Ac’s, kokolets and mamalets. I won’t be here without you guys and for that I’m humbled. Love you all OooSssHhhEee. I’M D’banj.”