Award-winning Kenyan musician Esther Akoth aka Akothee has penned a powerful message as she turns a year older.

In her message, the mother of five has highlighted some of the challenges she has faced as well as the success she has achieved in life.

Akothee noted that she has never given up on whatever dream she is chasing despite the challenges.

“Failing a thousand times taught me a thousand ways that didn't work. Life is full of challenges, but success comes from continuously learning and growing. Despite raising children in broken dysfunctional families, enduring failed relationships, and navigating successful businesses, I never gave up,” she said in part.

The Abebo hitmaker proudly mentioned that she achieved her University Degree at 42 despite staying in school for over 10 years.

"I managed to achieve my degree at 42 years old and became a director of a school with 70 pupils and 18 teachers at 42 I don't celebrate my birthdays, I count my achievements in the years I have lived ?You don't need to remind me of my failures. I am busy counting my achievements, don't tell me who I am, you don't know me. I know myself very well,” she added.

 She added; “I am a phenomenal courageous woman happy birthday to the queen of , I will take it head on and i will tackle it ❤️?.”.

The powerful message has attracted lots of positive vibrations from a section of her fans.