Malta’s beloved pop icon Ira Losco is officially 44 or as she cheekily put it, “44 – 22 fuq kull sieq.”With her trademark mix of humility, passion, and warmth, Ira shared a heartfelt message reflecting on her journey so far, and the dreams that continue to inspire her.“For a girl who always dreamed of doing what she loves best, music, I can safely say that dreams do come true,” she wrote. Music has long been the beating heart of Ira’s life, and with every passing year, she embraces that purpose more deeply. “It is a huge part of who I am and that is why I reflect upon it every year I get to be alive one more year. Because it makes me feel alive!”And this year, she’s back in creative mode, not only working on new tracks, but also preparing to headline her very own concert at the end of the year, joined by a live band of “insanely talented musicians” as she promised more details will be revealed soon.Beyond the stage and the spotlight, Ira opened up about the things she holds most dear: her loving husband and their two children, Harry and Gigi, her parents and sisters, and the close friends who keep her grounded.“I am ever so blessed,” she shared, a reminder that behind every strong voice is a strong circle of love and support.In true Ira fashion, her message was filled with sincerity, resilience, and encouragement, a reflection of both the artist and the person we’ve come to admire over the years.Last year, she was also honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lovin Malta SMAs 2024, a recognition of her decades-long impact on Malta’s music scene.Happy birthday, Ira we can’t wait to see what’s next!•