A name given at birth, Jidenna means “embracing the father,” in the Igbo language. His music is a testimonial to the contrasting experiences that have shaped, complicated, and ultimately defined his life – an origin story that covers multiple continents, coasts, and calamities.
Often described as a millennial version of Andre 3000, with the lyrical acumen of Kendrick Lamar and worldliness of Stromae, Jidenna continues to cultivate a singular approach to arts, culture, and community, refining his elegant, funky take on hip-hip – a genre he defines as Swank – that brings together sociopolitical content and personal narratives wrapped in sounds that get his legendary soirees turned up.
