Jidenna

Jidenna

New Music: Jidenna, Mike World, Koffee and more

Jidenna ft Bullish – Black Magic Hour Jidenna has had pockets of mainstream success straddling the American music market and Nigeria, sloughing off his garbed, colonial-leaning aesthetics and evolving into chic rap boy. On Black Magic Hour where he features Bullish, he traces his ancestral roots through a tightly controlled rap flow that is biting... Read More

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Jidenna, Mike World

August 30, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Funmi Iyanda’s ”Walking With Shadows” is the queer Nollywood movie we need right now

Queer cinema isn’t exactly dead in Nollywood, but we can admit that it’s nowhere near Hollywood’s churning content on LGBTQ movies from big studios to indie outfits. Think Carol, Call Me by Your Name, and Love, Simon. Tope Oshin’s 2018 young adult queer film We Don’t Live Here Anymore tells the story of two teenage... Read More

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August 22, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 22nd of August

Singer Jidenna has been making some online buzz for tweeting about wanting a wife and endorsing polyamory. His interview on The Breakfast Club sparked conversations online around polyamory and its misconceptions, and presented another configuration of relationships other than monogamy. Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter... Read More

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We See You: Miss Igho, Jidenna, Akin Alabi, others

Every day on the internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw today: This is what you should say. This is what you... Read More

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December 8, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: The Headies to hold in March 2018 with four new categories; Jidenna’s The Chief listed as one of the Best Albums of 2017 | More stories

Here are the biggest entertainment stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Friday morning. The Headies has been moved Organisers of The Headies awards have announced major changes to what would have been this year’s edition of the event. The Headies which has held in... Read More

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November 16, 2017

[The Music Blog] Just before we all go bonkers over Jidenna’s new Nigeria-Focused EP

Do you remember the first time you heard about Jidenna and found out he was in fact Nigerian? It was probably like this; as the white-ish son of a late Nigerian professor, whose burial had reportedly required extra security detail because according to Jidenna, Imo state was unsafe for mixed race people like him. This... Read More

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November 14, 2017

Heineken emerges ‘Brand of the Year’ at ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence 2017

Heineken, the international premium beer brand under the stable of Nigerian Breweries Plc., emerged as the ‘Brand of the Year, West Africa’ at the ADVAN Awards for Marketing Excellence on Saturday, 11 November, 2017. The brand also took home the award for ‘Campaign of the Year’, while Obabiyi Fagade, Brand Manager, Heineken, got the much-coveted... Read More

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November 9, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Jidenna features Tiwa Savage, Wale, others in new project; Portia de Rossi accuses Steven Seagal of “unzipping” during audition

Wednesday was packed with enough entertainment stories to last the rest of the week…Here are the biggest ones plus others that unraveled while you slept and are buzzing this morning. Jidenna has something cooked up for Nigerian fans Classic man, Jidenna has a project underway and it seems like something his Nigerian fans will love.... Read More

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October 30, 2017

Heineken connects music lovers with outstanding music experience at the Live Your Music parties

The Heineken, ‘Live Your Music’ party, delivered an exceptional music experience to music lovers and consumers in Abuja and Lagos, as guests in both cities witnessed the best of music and entertainment. Hosted by Jidenna, the first event was held on 27 October in Abuja, while the finale, which served as the after-party for the Heineken-headlined Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2017, was... Read More

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October 26, 2017

I am yet to discover my own sound – Jidenna

Hip hop artiste, Jidenna Theodore Mobisson has said he is yet to discover his own unique sound. The artiste said his sound is a combination of his “favourite” genres and is still evolving. Jidenna made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the Heineken Live Your Music press briefing in Lagos. “I still don’t think that the... Read More

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October 25, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: “Hits fall on you” – Orezi disses Dammykrane; R.Kelly faces fresh allegations of sexual abuse and punishment | More stories

R.Kelly is back in the news and Tonto Dikeh better start suing everyone plus everything else you missed in entertainment yesterday. Guys, Jidenna is in Nigeria That should read more like, Jidenna is home. The Classic Man arrived the country on Tuesday ahead of the Heineken Live Your Music parties in Lagos and Abuja this... Read More

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October 24, 2017

Jidenna arrives Nigeria ahead of Heineken Live Your Music parties in Lagos and Abuja (PHOTOS)

Nigerian-born American artiste, Jidenna arrived Lagos today ahead of the Heineken Live Your Music parties. He is expected to perform on Friday 27th October at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja and on Saturday, October 28th at the Eko Atlantic in Lagos. Jidenna was announced as host at a press cocktail for the 2017 Heineken... Read More

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October 19, 2017

Music Takeover! Heineken unveils Jidenna as host of Heineken’s Live Your Music parties in Abuja and Lagos

International premium beer brand, Heineken has unveiled Nigerian-American artiste, Jidenna as host of the 2017 Live Your Music parties set to hold in Abuja and Lagos on 27th and 28th October respectively. This was announced by Franco Maria Maggi, the Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, at a press cocktail event for the Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week (HLFDW) on Friday, 13 October,... Read More

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September 5, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Kayode Ogundamisi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Jidenna and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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September 1, 2017

Dear Glamour, your ‘Sexiest Man of The Year 2018’ list needs a lot more TDH

Magazine lists are not new. Nor are the criticisms that usually trail them. They are either too pro-objectification of women (and men for that matter) or too inconsiderate of what young and impressionable people will take away from it. For example, “why was Donald Trump the TIME Magazine “Man of the Year” in 2016?” Or... Read More

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24 surprising facts about Jidenna that will make you love him even more

In recent years, we’ve come across Jidenna’s work of art either by his unique style of music and performances or his fashion. Since his big breakout in 2015 with the hit song “Classic Men” Jidenna has remained an influential personality in music, fashion and the arts. Here are 20 interesting facts about Jidenna that you... Read More

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African time: The world is laughing at us – Jidenna

American rapper, Jidenna has said the world mocks Africa over its lateness culture known as ‘African Time’. The singer said this in reaction to his failure to perform at the recently held One Africa Music Fest in London, England. In an interview with Factory78, the rapper said Africans joke about lateness while others are laughing... Read More

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‘We must be on time’ | Jidenna apologises for not performing at One Africa Music Fest

by Azeez Adeniyi American-based Nigerian rapper, Jidenna has apologized to his fans for not performing at the One Africa Music Fest in London last night. ‘The Classic man’ was billed to perform at the show with Tiwa Savage, Davido, Wizkid among others. In a video he posted on his Twitter handle, Jidenna explained that the... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Celine Dion to mark 20th anniversary of Titanic with a Billboard Awards performance; Yemi Alade replaces 2face on The Voice Nigeria | More stories

Here are the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Wizkid, Davido, Jidenna makes Forbes Africa Top 10 Richest Musicians Forbes Africa’s list of Most Bankable African musicians is out and four Nigerian artistes have been named on the list. Don Jazzy... Read More

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Exclusive pictures and videos of Burna Boy’s opening show on the Outside Tour

Popular Nigerian Artist Burna Boy kicked off his Outside US Tour in New York last night at the Playstation Theater in Times Square featuring Special Performances by Swizz Beatz and Jidenna. Against all odds, Burna Boy treated fans to what is said to be one of his best shows yet produced by Goldenvoice (AEG Live)... Read More

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Who takes over Banky W’s baby boy status?

The biggest news in Nigeria today – bigger than the fact that it’s another Wednesday and no one can point to the whereabouts of President Buhari – is that Banky W is engaged to Adesua Etomi. Nigeria’s number 1 bachelor (we’d limit his status to the entertainment industry but no, number 1, no buts) is... Read More

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February 24, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Jidenna’s Bambi video is nothing short of epic, Tonto Dikeh admits that her marriage was based on lies and deceit | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing on today’s Entertainment Roundup. Tonto Dikeh admits that her marriage was based on “gross lies, deceit and scam” Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh is going all out on her Instagram this morning. Tonto whose marriage to Olakunle... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Angelina Jolie speaks on divorce from Brad Pitt for the first time, Ndani TV studio razed by fire | More stories

The weekend is over but here are all the top entertainment stories you missed and the ones that unraveled last night – and are still buzzing this Monday morning. Angelina Jolie opens up about her divorce from Brad Pitt for the first time In an interview with BBC World News, Hollywood superstar and human rights... Read More

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December 31, 2016

The Media Blog: Mania Magazine returns

We probably shouldn’t call it a return, seeing as they never officially “left” or went anywhere to begin with. But like we said before, their appearances now are fairly unpredictable, as they’ve quietly switched to a release schedule that’s fully known by only them, so it’s a thing of note whenever they come out to... Read More

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September 6, 2016

Burna boy is underrated – Jidenna (WATCH)

Classic Man Jidenna has revealed that he grew up listening to the likes of music legend King Sunny Ade. The Nigerian-American star Jidenna Theodore Mobisson who is in the country for a homecoming tour also said Nigerian artistes are doing great things on the international scene. Speaking to Wazobia TV, Jidenna said he was influenced... Read More

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September 3, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten news stories that drove the conversation this week: 1. Zuck in Nigeria Facebook founder and Chief Executive of the social media giant, Mark Zuckerberg, paid a visit to Nigeria this week. He first visited the Yaba technology cluster before meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the state house, Abuja. 2. Obasanjo meets... Read More

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September 2, 2016

Wizkid, Timaya, Burna Boy, others rock at Jidenna’s live showcase in Lagos (PHOTOS)

On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Epic Records star, Jidenna treated the crowd to a fiery live showcase at the Hard Rock Cafe, Victoria Island Lagos. The American born Nigerian star dished out exclusive tunes from his forthcoming album Long Live The Chief. Mr Eazi and Burna Boy also performed at the event. The live showcase... Read More

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September 1, 2016

Jidenna set to shut down Lagos with live showcase tonight

The Classic Man, Jidenna is indeed throwing it all down tonight at a live showcase performance from the his debut album – Long Live The Chief. The event which is also doubles as an album launch party will take place at Hard Rock Cafe, Victoria Island, Lagos. This will be his only performance during his 4 day... Read More

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August 30, 2016

Poor Jidenna, coming to Nigeria when Mark Zuckerberg is in…

Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg is currently in Lagos, Nigeria to meet with Developers and discuss tech development across Africa. Good! Nigerian-American artiste, Jidenna arrived Nigeria today for his tour of West Africa. Bad! Jidenna is billed to perform at Hard Rock Cafe, Lekki on the 1st of September and no one, literally no one, is... Read More

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