Kunmie is a Nigerian singer and songwriter born Oluwabukunmi Ariyibi, who began his musical journey as a behind-the-scenes songwriter in Nigeria’s Afrobeats scene before stepping into the spotlight himself. Raised in Ajegunle, Lagos, he grew up surrounded by street rhythms and church melodies that would later shape his soulful sound.
Kunmie’s breakout moment came with “Arike” (2025), a heartfelt love song blending smooth vocals with vibrant Afrobeat rhythms. The track topped Spotify Nigeria’s Viral 50 chart, amassed over 7 million Spotify streams within a month, and went viral on TikTok, joining the ranks of Nigerian crossover hits like CKay’s “Love Nwantiti” and Rema’s “Calm Down” on the Spotify Global Viral chart.
Following the success of “Arike,” Kunmie released a star-studded remix featuring Simi and Mabel, along with further singles including “One More Chance” and “Majekaja” with Omo Ebira Beatz, building a catalogue defined by heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies.
In 2026, Kunmie opened a fearless new chapter with his debut album 22, a deeply personal project exploring freedom, survival, and love, featuring guest appearances from Phyno, Wizard Chan, Zlatan, Joeboy, Lojay, and G4ZI, further showcasing his growing pull among his peers in the Afrobeats scene.
