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Happy Birthday Miss Lira!

9y By Bridgette Matjuda

Born Lerato Molapo but popularly known by her stage name Lira, today’s birthday girl turns 39! The talented and gorgeous star took to her social media to celebrate her special milestone in true Lira style!

SEE PICS: Lira’s dreamy summer baecation in Mauritius

Birthday mood! ?? So, So Blessed 14•03•2018

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The award-winning singer has graced our cover thrice, in October 2012, December 2015 and more recently, July 2017 with Nhlanhla Nciza and Moneoa Moshesh.

In celebration of the fierce, fun and fabulous star, we flash back to our special moments with her.

Lira’s top three all-time favourite songs

What Lira does when she sees herself on a billboard

Beauty talk with Lira

Happy birthday Miss Lira! We wish you many more years of love, life and light!

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