‘With emotional lyrics and deeply immersive tracks, Kunmie continues to resonate with listeners, crafting heartstrings-tugging compositions that promise to be Afrobeat masterpieces.’ – Vaughn Lowery
As of late, 360 MAGAZINE had an opportunity to chat with fast-rising global music sensation and chart-topping artist Kunmie about his viral new single, Gorgeous.
The song features GRAMMY nominee Lojay to create a stunning afro-R&B-soul offering that has already surpassed 10 million plays online and inspired over 300,000 TikTok videos.
One of Nigeria’s most promising new talents, Kunmie, whose 2025 single Arike surged to the top 5 on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart, secured a top spot in the Official Nigeria Top 100 and found its place in over 20 countries worldwide. He boasts a combined 470K+ followers on various social media platforms.
Your new track ‘Gorgeous’ with Lojay is fast becoming a summer smash, why do you think that is?
It’s the kind of song you can listen to and just enjoy, and I think that’s what people are connecting with. There’s something about the song and the feeling of the song that makes it fit naturally into this period, and I’m just grateful that people are embracing it the way they are. I think when you make something genuine and people can feel that, it has a way of finding its audience.
What was your creative process for ‘Gorgeous’? And how was it different from your other songs?
I had a demo initially, but I felt it wasn’t quite where I wanted it to be for like a year or so, so I went back to it and reworked it until it felt right. I tend to overthink everything I do, so I spent a lot of time making sure the song was exactly where I wanted it to be. I think that process really helped shape the final version of “Gorgeous.”
How have you accumulated such a massive following of listeners on Spotify and TikTok?
Omo, ask Bimbola and PJ, the marketing wizards behind the scenes! But honestly, I think it’s a mix of making music that people genuinely connect with, staying consistent and having a solid team that knows how to get the music in front of the right audience. I just focus on making the music and being myself, and I’m grateful that people continue to listen, share and connect with it.
If you had one gem to leave for an aspiring artist, what would it be?
I would tell them not to go into music thinking it’s going to be easy or that success will come quickly. You have to be ready for the challenges that come with it and be willing to put in the work. If you truly love music and you’re ready to commit to the journey, then go for it. But you have to understand what you’re getting yourself into. But honestly, I would tell them to really think about whether they want to do this, because it’s not an easy journey.
You grew up in Agege in Nigeria’s cultural capital, how has that environment affected the music you’re making now?
It’s a place with a lot of life, different experiences and different kinds of people. I think those experiences become a part of you as you grow up, and they naturally find their way into your music.
If you were to look in the mirror right now, what would you tell your 11-year-old self?
We’re a millionaire now! Don’t mind me, but yeah, I’d probably just tell him I’m proud of you.
You’ve come a long way, and I think 11-year-old me would be happy to see where we are now.
