Sasha P explains why she bursts with emotion anytime it's her birthday

Nigerian rapper, Anthonia Yetunde Alabi otherwise called ‘Sasha P‘ was a year older yesterday, May 21, 2016. Often referred to as the first lady of Nigerian hip hop, Sasha is a rapper, musician, businesswoman, lawyer and motivational speaker.

She took to her Instagram page to send a shpoutout to herself and family members who share the same birthday with her.

‘I was born on my father’s birthday, He loved birthdays. He loved birthdays so much he would throw birthdays for his friends. I love doing a lot of things I do (I’ve come to understand) because – I was born on my father’s birthday!

She continued, ‘when the clock strikes 12 every May 21, my heart smiles. I begin to feel a burst of emotions, pain, joy, excitement, a longing for all things I think I still want….I also deeply feel Loss- Because you see, I was born on my father’s birthday but he is no longer with us!’

‘So I get up and pray and dance and sing and thank God cause a few years later my niece was born on my birthday and the day has even more meaning to me now!’

‘It reminds me that God makes everything new, and God has a sense of humour and God gives pearls for ashes. So i make a fuss about my birthday every year because its a triple celebration.’

‘Today my joy is full and I am grateful for all that I have- family, friends and a journey in purpose. Thanks to everyone already – Happy Birthday To me’.