Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, professionally known as Jidenna, is a Nigerian-American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He was born on May 4, 1985, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA, and raised in Nigeria. Jidenna is known for his fusion of African and Western music styles, incorporating elements of hip-hop, R&B, and Afrobeat into his sound.
Jidenna gained popularity with his 2015 single "Classic Man," which was a commercial success and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. He has since released two studio albums, "The Chief" in 2017 and "85 to Africa" in 2019.