I've always been dabbling in suits, but like a lot of people in the neighborhoods I grew up in, I had my snapback; I had my v-neck. I still got them in the closet. I got my J's, my Forces; it was standard. Jidenna closetdabbleforce share on social
I believe what Wondaland is doing is creating depth. Jidenna createdepthwondaland Change image and share on social
I began my studies in a sound and electrical engineering program, but I ultimately created a major called 'Ritual Art.' Jidenna artbegincall Change image and share on social
The one thing that I learned in college, actually, was that you may reach tremendous highs and tremendous lows. Jidenna collegehighlearn Change image and share on social
The trick of Afrobeats is it doesn't just move your upper body, it moves your hips as well, and I think that's what people have been missing in popular music for a while. I think that's what people need around the world. Jidenna afrobeatsbodyhip share on social
I am, always have been, and always will be proud of my Nigerian heritage. Jidenna heritagenigerianproud Change image and share on social
It's better to do your purpose imperfectly than to do someone else's purpose perfectly. Jidenna imperfectlyperfectlypurpose Change image and share on social
For me, I wear a suit because I need to remember what's happened before me. Jidenna happenremembersuit Change image and 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