Oluwabukunmi Ariyibi Peter, known professionally as Kunmie, is a Nigerian Afro-soul and R&B singer-songwriter who emerged as one of the most significant breakout stars of 2025. Often described as a "musical troubadour," he is celebrated for his vulnerability, poetic songwriting, and a sound that blends soulful Afrobeats with traditional Yoruba vocal phrasing. Born and bred in Lagos, specifically Abule Egba and Agege, Kunmie's rise to stardom is a classic story of digital virality meeting genuine talent. He gained massive international attention when his single "Arike" became a TikTok sensation, eventually making history by debuting at number two on the Spotify Global Viral chart—the first emerging Nigerian artist to achieve such a feat.