My father raised me to build computers, hardware. Literally, as an 8 year old, I had a soldering iron and circuit boards, and this was in neighbourhoods that wouldn't have a whole lot of money or anything. And I figured out ways to just hustle. Jidenna boardbuildcircuit share on social
There was no question that I was going to school. Jidenna questionschool Change image and share on social
When I originally came to the U.S., my mother came with a couple hundred dollars to her name. I didn't know we were struggling because she hid that from me. But it was definitely a struggle to get through life and get through school. Jidenna coupledollarhide share on social
I'm the guy on the corner that is slightly peculiar but fun and funky. Jidenna cornerfunfunky Change image and share on social
America is haunted by an apparition steeped in slavery, and I wanted to remind everyone that, 'Yo, we've got to handle this.' Jidenna americaapparitionhandle Change image and share on social
While the majority of my childhood memories are beautiful, I also have experienced the challenges that Nigeria has faced since independence. Jidenna beautifulchallengechildhood Change image and share on social
In music, I wanted to make sure I was innovating. Jidenna innovatemakemusic Change image and share on social
When I brought home a 98 percent on a test, my father would say, 'Ah, ah, where are the other two points? Go and get them, then bring them back.' My father and Nigerian culture has always stood for excellence. Jidenna backbringculture share on social
Even if the production doesn't feel African, the vocal delivery - singing through your nose. Specifically, Highlife music from Nigeria. That was the first music I ever heard as a child. So singing through my nose is something I do often, and that's directly rooted in my heritage. Jidenna africanchilddelivery share on social
