Ian-Devon Lewis i think so. Where hip hop is right now is tragic and Jidenna offers something different to it that can change the direction. Whether he will or not is questionable 'cause plenty of afrobeats and African artists have attempted to and failed but he has the backing to do so. Hip hop is already dipping and dabbing into afrobeats/ dancehall/ raggae e.t.c. Yes he might not ever achieve huge influence over hip hop (which I hope he does) but he is definitely bringing something different.
I like this dude Jidenna a lot. I like that he doesn't commercialize his Nigerian culture for profit. He makes great music with a message. A lot of African American artists that tried to take this lane were shelved. He reminds me a lot of Common. African Americans have our own proud culture. The whole African diaspora needs to keep contributing to the overall revitalization of the African world. Great things ahead.
"My father taught me to see seven generations down the line. That's the only way you'll be a chief. So when I'm looking at everything I'm seeing way longer than a tweet." GODDAMN.
I'm black french and morrocan and what he said about people going away to places other than Africa is true. I never thought about going to Africa until I went to Cape Town and my whole view on Africa changed
***** It's not really african you're right, especially in the hotel I was in theres plenty of different kinds of people, but i was saying people don't think Africa is a nice place but It definitely is. I want to go back maybe somewhere different next time
I freakin love that man and how he speaks😍 those ideas are right on point and what I was praying they were going to say in the presidential debate....😔
This was an extremely refreshing conversation. It is conversations like these that motivate change. Jidenna is not only a true ambassador of the African Diaspora, he represents the essence of humanity.
As a young Nigerian youtuber, this guy makes me so proud, and his charisma and music is so dope. While we're on Africa, I make content about African countries, so if you'd like to learn more about Africa, please check it out!
I'm a 44 year old "White" South African Entertainer, I'm so sick of everybody still looking at color. Listen to the man and the music. Jidenna, you rule! Just finished "Luke Cage" and I keep on going back to episode 05. Long live the chief!
Did Laura say that Latin artist who aren't in trend here go to Germany and Belgium to get love... I thought they were talking about artist going back to places their heritage matches, not just leaving in general lol
Well, its the music business right? they gotta recoup the money spent back which has nothing to do with heritage in my opinion sin we live in a global market right?.
Akon is not lighting up Africa. Africa is already lit. He is helping SOME communities that dont have electricity in small parts of some countries in West Africa.
Hamidou Mangane most African countries gained independence in the 1960s...so it's Been bout 60yrs since so if the USA was judged by how they we're in the early 1800s then USA clearly won't be what it is today. Ppl don't want to look at it from that perspective they just want to front & be in denial
I would love to embrace my fellow Africans from The Berbers of the Sahara, The Hausa, The Fulani, The Ethiopians, and even the North Africans. My problem with identifying with my people (this is not a black people problem its a people problem) is the things I see in a place like Chicago. If no one will have the mental capacity of having a higher standard of living how can I be proud of that? I am proud of the ancestors who beat slavery, proud of the ancient dogon, proud of the ancient mali empire, proud of the ancient abysinians, proud of the ancient egyptians, and proud of the ancient nubians. The modern africans I see today are divided. Is it by design? yes. Still those pyramid builders, those astronomers, and those shamans still live in us. I am tired of seeing what is on world star, tired of my people trying to live to european standards, and I am tired of repeating a cycle of failure. I don't feel similar to many people on this earth that are not my friends because those are the people like me. I only wish my ethnic group would wake up and stop fighting each other like clowns.
Dogon, ancient Mali empire, abysnnians, Egyptians and Nubians were all divided ethnic groups... and of all the modern African groups you only listed all the light skinned groups (Ethiopians, Fulani, Hausa, Berbers) that are light skinned because they were involved with Arabs and slavery. And the reason "Africans" are so divided is because the ethnic group governments that resemble what you see in ancient times are in conflict with modern government that the colonials installed. The traditional governments have not united to run modern states. So Africans literally have 2-3 governments - traditional ancient Egyptian style governments with chiefs (nysuts/pharoahs/neters). Then you have the western state government. Then you toss in the religious governments influence of caliphates and the Vatican. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_Mali
I said involved with Arabs and slavery. Why did you only list Africans with history of Arab (Eurasian) admixture? Very suspect behavior. Anyways, Oyotunji, Gullah Geechee, Maroons, Garifuna, Arada, Palenque, Quilombo are some organized African ethnic groups to focus on supporting in the western diaspora. Peace.
***** "berbers" refers to what Greeks called the Barbary Coast. North Africa. It simply refer to coastal people. What do you mean "down south"? there are black "berbers" enslaved to this day by white Berbers (coastal people of north Africa). They live side by side.
China invested $60 billion in 3 years, I have been seeing China has been investing to the ' third world countries' but have so many abandon infrastructure and cities. In a recent video, I saw Chinese citizens are unable to pay back their government as they invest in these places and lose out putting them in debt. In the Caribbean, they have built roads and other buildings but are the government looking at the long term effects on their countries. The future mariner in Jamaica owned by China is in a protected environmental area if im not mistaken. How it will affect the region or Africa Economy if its owned by outside forces, which it is now. Feel free to correct me
The governments of these countries, especially in the Caribbean, have to do a better job of structuring these deals. They need to be responsible for where the construction takes place, what the environmental impact is, who is doing the building (usually Chinese workers and not locals), what the economic impact is, etc. etc. Far too often they just agree to sell everything out.
Agreed. They Just see $$ and 'its providing Jobs" and agreeing but not doing complete evaluations; also these tax exemptions for big companies but yet adding tax on the people who for some islands don't even have a minimum wage.
You are absolutely right. I've said this from the start. It's a horrible thing to Africa and the African diaspora. The face of the imperialist is changing, but same 'ole thing...
it's the African fault for being so blind and corrupt. It's common sense that when you are negotiating with any foreigners the negotiator should be uncorruptible and putting his people first..
okuomose okuns That's true. However, it's not that simple. Quite often, Western powers make sure they have who they want as leaders. In return, leaders get paid, assurance, etc... for the corruption. The good African leaders often get killed as you should know. It's going to take all of Africa to take a stand and say NO to foreign influence in order to stop this. However, we're not even unified. I'm still hopeful though. This issue is not so straightforward when the powers that be are calling the shots...
he speaks truth... if he marries a white woman although he half white (people will hate)if he marries a black woman, black woman will say she ugly or not black enough... he has to continue doing whatever it is he loves and ignore the hate..
always loved my Caribbean Roots..however I was so full of myself when my DNA results 96%Saharan African. ..Ghana Nigeria..both my parents were from the Caribbeans...I love my roots....
+FuckKKKBNP I'm norrowing my choices between Ethiopia & South Africa & Eritrea all of which I been to before but my mom is south African so I have some sort of connection but my dad is African American but I was born in America I just like to see gorgeous site's in Africa it's the best continent on earth
Charles Franklin ok. Convert 1000s of your us dollars into the local currency, set up a business and will live like a king. I like Eritreans. They got more respect than their Somali brothers and sister
Jidenna that interview was great, next stop - "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert". Bring the conversation to the main stage because no one does it better than you aside from Killer Mike.
Black isn't synonymous with africa. I dislike the "im not black im so and so" comments as well. But you taint that criticism by saying they are denying their african heritage. Why does the color of my skin force me to go back further in reference of my lineage? Why does the color of my skin force me to hold up some continent that has had no baring on who I am as a person? Also. If you appose the victim narrative of the american black community. They are the FIRST ones to tell you "oh, its cause you're not black. You're south american. Youre central american. You don't understand"
+FaerieSensei I come from Belize. I wasn't brought up thinking "im black" . I am a person who happens to have black skin. I was born near similar folks. There are people who have other colors. And that were born near people like them too. I am to feel some kind of shame because I don't feel caged or held down by something i can't control? I pity you if you do. There are many countries on the continent of Asia that don't identify as "Asian". People don't identify as their continent of origin the way africans attempt to. They will say their specific country. Hell, even Egyptians, morracans, and many more make the distinction. And that's fine. Oprah makes millions and can't escape her skin? Why does she need to? It clearly hasn't held her back. I'm aware of bigotry. People have crossed the street when I'm walking. People have been unnecessarily surprised by my hobbies or knowledge. Maybe there have been eve more opressive things conspired against me because of my skin that I'm unaware of. Those things change by showing how we are similar. Not by fixating on our differences. Like I said Im from Belize. And ive seen my people be openly disrespectful and racist to the asian population there. More so than anything that is allowed here. Maybe my experiences give me a different perspective. We arent different at all. Wasnt it african kings that sold their enemies into slavery?
+Bustaperism You were not brought thinking you were black because it is shameful to be black in Belize. Just like DR are told they are not Black. Americans Blacks do not have separate lineage to buffer their African heritage and the anti-blackness they face. Americans have the one drop rule that does not fit else where in the world. In America you are not Black but Belizean and you can separate yourself from American Blacks through culture both benefiting from black activism and some forms of anti-blackness just as other non-black people of color have You are not Black in culture, Nigerians are not Black in culture, they are Nigerian. They benefit in this country from anti-Black American culture.
"My office hours are from...?"....👉🏽 ...replies in tears "9 to 5" . If you can figure this out, then you will have discovered who Jidenna really is! Lol
They talk a lot about people not being able to relate and see what the black community is going through. As a white male, it's hard to look beyond the veil of your own circumstances. It's difficult to connect to something when it's not pressing you everyday, like it is for others. It's a sad truth and I hope that one day we can change the way America treats the black community and this country's minority population.
Dijon Sessions I know but gosh do you know how much I love Afrobeatz? I love the music I cannot believe that I have discovered this incredible music and it's African. But then they are signing to American labels... So stupid. They need African record labels to protect the music......
because he resides in the USA and Black American artist rule here... and out of 48 million blacks here, only 2 million African born... USA is a hugh payday... you can't compare Africa.. its getting there.. but its not there yet
I love this interview I wanna go back to Africa and discover my roots💕 I wanna know what countries my ancestors are from I know places in west Africa but which ones I wish I could do a DNA test to find out I hate being robbed of that knowledge of my people. But I hope as black people all over we can embrace one another❤️💕
