Nigerian artist Kunmie is taking the Afrobeats scene by storm! His viral hit “Arike” has soared to No. 5 on the UK Afrobeats Singles Chart, marking his first-ever top-five entry and cementing his rising global influence.
Since its release on February 15, 2025, Arike has been unstoppable:
🔥 186,000+ TikTok videos featuring the song
🔥 Over 7 million Spotify streams in less than a month
🔥 No. 2 on the Spotify Global Viral Chart
🔥 No. 1 on Spotify Nigeria Viral 50
Kunmie Drops Debut EP: Before We Became Strangers
Building on Arike’s success, Kunmie has released his debut four-track EP, Before We Became Strangers. The project is already making waves, debuting at No. 55 on the Nigerian Apple Albums Chart within hours of release.
With Arike dominating international charts and his EP gaining momentum, Kunmie is proving to be one of Afrobeats’ biggest breakout stars of 2025. His rise showcases Afrobeats’ global takeover and TikTok’s power in shaping today’s music scene.
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