Kemuel Opens a Bold New Chapter with “OSEI BABY”

Nigerian multi-hyphenate Kemuel is stepping into his most assured era yet with “Osei Baby,” a track that doesn’t just announce a new project—it redefines what we should expect from him moving forward. The single serves as the opening statement for his upcoming third EP, “Borokiri Boy,” scheduled to drop August 7, and signals an artist who’s done testing the waters and is now ready to claim his place.

Kemuel’s journey over the past four years has been one of deliberate evolution. From breaking through with “Champagne Girl” to earning songwriting credits alongside Wizkid, the Port Harcourt native has been building his reputation brick by brick. His partnership with independent Nigerian label Muse Studios last year gave him the infrastructure to support his vision, and “Borokiri Boy” represents the final creative statement before his highly anticipated debut album arrives in 2027. On “Osei Baby,” he showcases why the wait has been worth it—this is Afro-fusion at its most refined, produced by Kemuel himself under his Wondah alias. The production pulses with warmth and intention, providing the perfect canvas for one of his strongest vocal performances to date. There’s even a Michael Jackson-inspired moment tucked into the second verse, a subtle homage that reveals the depth of his musical influences and his confidence in bringing them into his own sound.

What makes “Osei Baby” compelling isn’t just its celebration of love and devotion—it’s the maturity in execution. Kemuel isn’t asking for attention anymore; he’s commanding it with melodic precision and a clear sense of artistic identity. As an artist who produces, writes, and performs across multiple instruments, he’s demonstrating the full scope of his abilities while setting a new benchmark for everything that follows. With a debut album on the horizon and this EP serving as the bridge, Kemuel is making it clear that he’s no longer an emerging artist—he’s arrived.

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