Jidenna Theodore Mobisson (Jidenna) Quotes

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 Theodore Mobisson

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  Jidenna Theodore Mobisson
  • Music
  • Singing