Let's make this birthday one to remember.

41 years old (Born on December 01, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Akala! Another year wiser, sharper, and still bringing the lyrical intellect that makes us all feel smarter just by listening. You've rolled wid us through countless rhythms, kept us on "The Edge" of our seats (literally), and somehow made journalism look effortlessly cool while scooping up MOBO awards along the way.

Here's to another spin around the sun for Britain's favorite rapper-meets-journalist hybrid—proving once again you can crush stereotypes AND drop dynamic beats. May your rhymes stay timelessly inventive; after all these years you're not aging—just leveling up in life’s game like a true master lyricist!