Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on July 06, 1938)

Happy birthday to the legendary Francois Luambo Makiadi, the Sorcerer of Guitar! Your magical fingers have enchanted generations, turning ordinary evenings into unforgettable dance parties. From founding OK Jazz and revolutionizing Congolese rumba to making guitars sing like nobody else could—your melodies remain timeless hits that still get us grooving today.

We celebrate your incredible legacy: those electrifying performances where you effortlessly cast musical spells on audiences worldwide. Even now, your tunes continue topping playlists everywhere; clearly you've mastered eternal success! Here's hoping heaven has a stage big enough for your talent—keep strumming up there and save us all front-row seats!