Jidenna Theodore Mobisson is a Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin-born Nigerian-American recording artist, best known for his singles like “Classic Man” and “Yoga”. Born on 4 May 1985, the singer has Nigerian as well as American ancestry and is better known professionally in the music industry under his first name “Jidenna”. He has been actively entertaining us since 2012.
A Grammy Awards nominated singer and a well-recognized figure in the field of music, one may wonder how rich is Jidenna at the present? As of early 2016, Jidenna counts his net worth at the amount of $1 million. Needless to say, all of his wealth has been amassed from his involvement in the American music industry as a recording artist, as all the songs that he has released have been commercially successful.
Jidenna Net Worth $1 Million
Raised in Nigeria, Wisconsin and Boston, Jidenna attended Milton Academy in Milton, Massachusetts. During his high school, he became very interested in music and started a rap group, plus writing songs, arranging music and producing it. Following his interest, he briefly attended Stanford University to study sound engineering, but later went on to major in ritualistic arts. After graduation, he took his passion in music and changed it into his full time career. He is, as of now, signed to the Wondaland Records label and his music is distributed through Epic Records.
During his career in music, he has released an extended play entitled “Wondaland Presents: The Eephus”; his single “Classic Man” released in 2015 and also featuring musician Roman GianArthur, went on to reach platinum certified by RIAA. The song. Along with “Classic man”, Jidenna also released a song in collaboration with Janelle Monae entitled “Yoga” and this song was certified Gold by RIAA. Along with these, he has released three more singles – “Knickers”, “Extraordinaire” and “Long Live The Chief”. Obviously, these successful projects have been very significant in adding to his net worth over time.
Given his involvement in and contributions to the music industry, Jidenna was nominated for a Grammy Award for the song “Classic Man” in 2016. He also won the Best New Artist category in Soul Train Music in 2015, and has been nominated for three other categories. Along with singing, he also appeared in the music video of the song “Classic Man” which also features Kendrick Lamar. These awards have not only helped Jidenna find success in his career, but have also helped him become a more prominent figure in the American music industry.
Inspired mostly by KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane, Jidenna has now become one of the more successful recording artists in America. Currently, he resides in East Flatbush, Brooklyn but other details of his personal life very private. He is still signed to Wondaland Records and Epic Records. As of now, Jidenna enjoys his career as one of the most promising musicians in America. Moreover, his present net worth of $1 million has been catering to his daily life in each and every way possible.
