Go Back
Jidenna
First Name: 
Other Names: 
Last Name: 
Stage Name: 
Country: 
Born: 
Primary Language: 
Other Languages: 

Participations

2
Performer
3
Songwriter
2
Producer
1
Co-Performer
Bio
Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, also known by his stage name Jidenna, is an American Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He is known for his unique ability to sing and rap excellently. He is also an activist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. His debut album, The Chief, topped the US R&B/Hip-Hop chart in 2017. He is also the co-founder of the Fear & Fancy collective which works to promote African culture and social justice.
Discography
Albums3
Me You & God
Me You & God2023 • AlbumTracks: 13
85 to Africa
85 to Africa2019 • albumTracks: 11
The Chief
The Chief2017 • AlbumTracks: 14
EPs1
Boomerang
Boomerang2017 • epTracks: 6
Singles1
Classic Man
Classic Man2015 • SingleTracks: 1
Label
Record Label associated with Jidenna - past and current.
    Similar Artists
    Riky Rick
    Riky RickSouth Africa |1987| English
    Riky Rick, whose real name is Rikhado Makhadzi, was a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and founder of Cotton Club Records. Riky gained fame between 2009 and 2010 with mixtapes like "The Comeback Kid" and "Last Summer" with Da LES. He was known for his hit song "Boss Zonke" from his album "Family Values", which received platinum with sales of over 50,000 units. Riky Rick's single "Nafukwa" won an MTV Africa Music Award for Video of the Year.
    Big Daddy Jayy / Beats By Jayy
    Big Daddy Jayy / Beats By JayyNigeria |1994| English
    Victor Chujor-Idowu, known as Beats By Jayy or Big Daddy Jayy, was a prominent Nigerian music producer, rapper, and singer known for his impact on the Nigerian alternative and hip-hop music scene. He started his music journey as an underground hip-hop producer and quickly gained mainstream recognition. During high school, Beats By Jayy collaborated with rapper A-Q, forming a lasting partnership. He also worked with renowned artists like MI Abaga, Blaqbonez, and Loose Kaynon, contributing to their musical projects. In 2017, Big Daddy Jayy achieved a significant milestone with the release of his debut EP, "Replay EP." Tragically, he passed away in 2021.
    PsychoYP
    PsychoYPNigeria |1998| English
    PsychoYP is a Nigerian rapper, with real name Nicholas Ihua-Maduenyi. He started his music career in 2016 with the release of his EP "Lost In The Sauce" and continued with mixtapes YPSZN (2018) and YPSZN2 (2019) which earned him a No.1 spot on Top Charts and award nominations. He's known for his unique rap-sung trap style and has become a sought-after artist on the continent. PsychoYP aims to pioneer trap culture in Nigeria and lead the new generation of urban music.
    Kaaris
    KaarisIvory Coast |1980| French
    Okou Olivier Gnakouri, known professionally as Kaaris, is a Côte d'Ivoire-born French rapper. He began his career in the late 1990s under the name "Fresh." He released a few titles and worked with his brother in Côte d'Ivoire before returning to France when civil war broke out in 2003. In 2007, Kaaris released his mini-album "43rd BIMa" , which helped establish his new artist name. He signed with SACEM and released several albums, notably "Or noir" in 2013, which went gold in France.
    Blaqbonez
    BlaqbonezNigeria |1996| English
    Blaqbonez, born Akumefule Chukwuemeka, is a Nigerian rapper. He won the Terry Tha Rapman’s Zombie Competition in 2012. He rose to popularity in 2015 after winning various rap battles and releasing his "South Africa Must Go" album featuring Oladips. Blaqbonez self-proclaims as the "Best Rapper in Africa" and has released 9 EPs and several mixtapes. Blaqbonez has faced controversies for his diss track challenging bigger Nigerian rappers and has been referred to as "Carrying the torch of Nigerian rap" by the Guardian.
    Black Sherif
    Black SherifGhana |1997| English
    Mohammed Ismail Sherif Frimpong, better known by his stage name Black Sherif, is a talented Ghanaian singer and rapper. He gained prominence in 2021 with the release of his song "First Sermon", which went viral on social media platforms and became a sensation in Ghana. However, Black Sherif's breakthrough came in 2022 with the release of his hit single "Kwaku the Traveller", which topped the charts in Ghana and Nigeria. He has become one of the most sought-after musicians in Ghana.
    Gwamba
    GwambaMalawi |1990| English
    Gwamba, whose birth name is Duncan Zgambo, is a songwriter and rapper from Lilongwe, Malawi. As a child, his love for rap music was inspired by listening to American rapper 50 Cent and Malawian rapper The Basement. This made him form a rap group called Pittie Boys with his friends, where he released the single "Work That Thing." In 2009, Gwamba went solo and started to record music that received massive airplay and local and international recognition.
    Eljay
    EljayIvory Coast |1920| French
    Konan Franck Guy Mares, widely known as Eljay, is an Ivorian singer and member of Ivorian Hip hop group, Kiff No Beat. Eljay and Joochar were group members of JEKBOYZ which later merged with another rival group KNB to form "Kiff No Beat." In 2020, Eljay released a single which drew backlash from the group's fans.
    Black Kent
    Black KentIvory Coast |1985| French
    Hailing from the Parisian suburbs with roots in Ivory Coast, Black Kent - aka Franck Kacou - is a musical force to reckon with. His debut mixtape, "The French Connection," dropped in 2009 and quickly caught the attention of music lovers and critics alike. Known for his socially conscious lyrics and versatile flow, Black Kent has released several albums and collaborated with several artists, cementing his place in the French and African hip-hop scenes. But music isn't the only thing he excels at - Black Kent has also made a name for himself as an actor and writer. With his undeniable talent and unique perspective, Black Kent is a true icon of modern hip-hop.