A survivor of the 2005 Sosoliso plane crash, Kechi Okwuchi, has begun celebrating her 30th birthday.
The musician and motivational speaker, whose story exemplifies life after tragedy, in a post on Instagram on Tuesday said she was flirty and thriving at age 30.
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“30, flirty & thrivin🥂✨ Happy birthday to me 🥰🥳 #30thbirthday #happybirthdaytome,” she wrote.
During her long recovery, Okwuchi, in an interview with CNN, said two things kept her company: her mom and music.
As she recovered she noticed her voice had improved.
In January 2019, Okwuchi made it to the finals of America’s Got Talent: The Champions.
The talented singer was a finalist for the 12th season of the talent show in 2017 as she made headlines around the world as she battled to a sixth position in the finals.
Kechi Okwuchi was one of two survivors on board the December 2005 Sosoliso air crash that crash-landed at the Port Harcourt International Airport claiming 107 lives.
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She has undergone over 100 reconstructive surgeries due to injuries and burns.
The former student of Loyola Jesuit College, Abuja is a Shriner’s Hospital advocate for burn victims.
