Zimbabwean musician Leonard Zhakata is celebrating his 55th birthday today.

Taking to Twitter, Zhakata said: “Special day for me as I turn 55 years. I thank my lord, family, friends and fans.”

Zhakata said his fans have been generous with their love and support of his music over the years

He started writing his first song in 1986 and was a member of Marxist brothers which consisted of Simon Chimbetu, Nicholas Zakariah, John Chibadura, Daiton Somanje, Leonard Dembo.