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17 August 2026
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Kemuel Honors Port Harcourt Roots with Third EP 'Borokiri Boy'
Written and produced by the artist himself under his Wondah alias, the nine-track project explores a journey through love, toxicity, and self-actualization.
Port Harcourt-born artist Kemuel has released his third EP, Borokiri Boy, a nine-track body of work that serves as a sonic tribute to his origins in Rivers State. Distributed via ONErpm, the project is a deeply personal exploration of a life season defined by the complexities of desire, heartbreak, and eventual self-reflection.
The EP blends Afrobeats and R&B with electronic textures, entirely written and produced by Kemuel under his producer alias, Wondah. The project is structured as a chronological journey, beginning with the initial rush of attraction and navigating through the messy realities of modern relationships before concluding with a focus on personal growth.
A Narrative of Love and Awareness
The record opens with "Seki," where Kemuel addresses the trepidation of new beginnings, followed by "Osei Baby," a track that shifts toward the complications of casual entanglements. The artist navigates toxic cycles on "Wound Me" and celebrates his local heritage on "Pitakwa Girls Riddim," a track dedicated to the culture and women of Port Harcourt.
"The name Borokiri Boy is very intentional because this project is mostly about me. It's made up of a lot of love songs because, honestly, I'm mostly made of love. I wanted the project to feel like a journey. It starts with love, moves through the excitement of it, and slowly arrives at awareness. It's me realising that as much as I have so much love to give, I also have so much work to do on myself," Kemuel explains.
The Path to Self-Healing
As the tracklist progresses, the themes shift from external romance to internal stability. "YOLO" and "FINI" explore the philosophy of living in the moment, while the two-part conclusion, "Spirit / Habit," serves as a moment of reckoning. In these final movements, Kemuel admits he is not yet ready for commitment, choosing instead to focus on healing and the life he is building.
The project concludes on a mantra that "everything will eventually work out," signaling a sense of peace with his current trajectory.
"I hope this project shows what it looked like to be lost in love, and what it feels like to finally start finding my balance," the artist adds.
With Borokiri Boy, Kemuel positions himself as a central figure in the contemporary Port Harcourt scene, grounding his experimental R&B and Afrobeats fusion in the physical and emotional landscape of his hometown.
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