VETERAN Tanzanian taarab musician, Khadija Omar Kopa, and new generation musician Barnabas Classic congratulated President Samia Suluhu Hassan for celebrating her 65th birthday and wished her a successful life.

The artists issued their best wishes to the Head of State on separate occasions when they recently attended a music program at a local television station.
 
 Khadija (pictured) and Barnabas congratulated the President and wished that she would continue ruling Tanzania for the next five years.
 
 "President Samia is my relative...I pray to Allah to give the President strength so she can determinedly continue taking charge of her duties and serve the nation," the singer said.
 
 The artist added that President Samia took over during a difficult time but now every Tanzanian is enjoying the country's success in various fields.
 
 "She has supported the development of various sports, including football, and arts. She is presenting cash prizes to Tanzanian clubs when they excel in African inter-club tournaments," Khadija said.
 
 Popular new genre artist Barnabas said he is thankful to the President because she loves artists.
 
 The singer pointed out that he is one of the domestic artists who have had the opportunity to perform at various government events, especially the ones at the White House.
 
 "I have to wish her a good life when she turns 65 so that God can continue giving her good health so she can lead our nation," Barnabas stated.