Kunmie – Prisoner

Nigerian singer Kunmie turns inward on “Prisoner,” a smooth Afrobeats and R&B cut from his debut album that suits late-night listening.

The record arrives as the 10th track on 22, a 13-song project that dropped on August 14, 2026. Kunmie’s expressive vocals carry the emotional weight here, while the production keeps a rhythmic pulse underneath. That blend makes the song feel personal yet easy to move to.

Before this album, Kunmie built momentum with his breakout single “Arike.” On 22, he stretches across moods and styles, working with Phyno, Lojay, Wizard Chan, Zlatan, G4ZI, and Joeboy. “Prisoner” sits toward the end of that run, adding a softer layer to the project’s closing stretch.

However, the track also points beyond itself, hinting at the range Kunmie can explore as he grows. So for fans of melodic Nigerian music with a relaxed feel, “Prisoner” rewards attention.

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