Kunda Kids Release ‘Emotions Song’ to Raise Awareness for Children's Mental Health Week 2025

Designed to help preschoolers understand and express their emotions, the song provides a fun, engaging way to build emotional literacy, an essential skill for lifelong mental well-being.

Research shows that emotional intelligence plays a critical role in children’s mental health, yet many struggle to articulate their feelings. The Emotions Song by Kunda & Friends bridges this gap through playful melodies and easy-to-remember lyrics, encouraging children to recognise, name, and communicate their emotions with confidence.

As part of this initiative, Kunda Kids will donate a portion of the proceeds from the song’s YouTube views to children’s mental health initiatives, ensuring more young people receive the emotional support they need to thrive.

Beyond music, Kunda Kids champions emotional literacy through storytelling. Their book LuLu Learns helps young readers navigate their emotions through relatable characters and self-discovery. Studies show that reading about emotions helps children develop self-awareness, confidence, and resilience, key factors in mental well-being.

Kunda Kids invites parents, educators, and caregivers to mark Children’s Mental Health Week 2025 by sharing the Emotions Song with children to help them talk about their feelings, as well as exploring Kunda Kids’ book collection to support emotional literacy at home and in the classroom.

Louisa Olafuyi, Co-founder and COO of Kunda Kids and co-creator of Kunda & Friends, said: "We created Kunda Kids to make storytelling more inclusive, reflecting the rich diversity of children’s experiences. Every child should feel seen, heard, and understood in the stories they read and the content they watch.

"Emotional intelligence is the foundation for a happy, confident future. By equipping children with the words to express how they feel, we help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive. Through music, books, and meaningful conversations, we can make a lasting impact on children’s well-being."

Watch the ‘Emotions Song’ on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bzpnf_hVsU and explore Kunda Kids’ books at https://kundakids.com.