Veteran Ghanaian musician Reggie Rockstone
Veteran Ghanaian musician Reggie Rockstone has disclosed that his perspective on life and death influenced his decision to stop celebrating birthdays.
In an interview with JoyPrime on April 23, 2025, Reggie explained that he celebrates life every day, and as such, doesn’t see the need to mark a specific day to track his age or anticipate death.
“I don’t celebrate birthdays anymore, I don’t go to funerals because I believe that I should have a calendar before my checkout time because we are all going to leave one day. Every day is my birthday so when I wake up every day, I give thanks to God.
I stopped celebrating my birthday five years ago. I always announce it but they don’t take me seriously. They always wish me on my birthday. But I have stopped doing the parties,” he said.
Reggie Rockstone further noted that he isn’t bothered by some young musicians who believe he should step aside for them, adding that their insecurity about his continued relevance, even at his age, speaks volumes.
“Some of these young folks are so insecure. Because at my age I am still making music. And physically I am fit. I don’t move like an old person,” he added.
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