Jidenna Tattoo Start to Finish

Jidenna came to IslandTAT to create a fusion of Polynesian and Nigerian tribal to tell his story.
He searched nationwide to find the best Polynesian tattoo artist in order to create a unique tattoo that mixed his Nigerian roots with the artistry of Polynesian tribal. This was his first tattoo and it took 26 hours to complete. It was completed in two days back to back. He broke the tattoo studio's record of the largest tattoo being done in the shortest amount of time.
His tattoo has a lot of meaning, including the journey in his music career along with leadership amongst his people of Nigeria.
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Jidenna - "Tribe"
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[@Hillary429]

Hey Josh I’ve loved your work for years, and took my mom to your shop in Lemon Grove for her first tattoo from one of your other artists. I recognized your style the minute I saw Jidenna’s piece. Love to see two of my favorite artists coming together, so beautiful.

[@jonyfreston256]

Polynesian / Nigerian represent✊🏾✊🏿

[@christineannekobel7396]

That is an impressive tattoo, thank you for sharing.

[@JensGraikowski]

Wow! I'm lost for words! 👍🏼😉

[@ICanSayKatarina]

that tattoo artist is talented for real

[@mebealfie]

Cool video. I'm curious what elements of Polynesian and Nigerian culture were used in the design

[@Hillary429]

There’s an article all about the tattoo from Jidenna’s perspective, he talks a lot about the meanings behind the imagery

[@gabrielorru6468]

Amazing 🤤🤤😍

[@sodamiclown2102]

Sooooo sick

[@leonardodavinci4552]

Mahalo!

[@santiagocardenas-vannoy4584]

What kind of markers did you use

[@revochannel8175]

Good friend

[@j-kane5922]

All these questions, but no response

[@monudhull5344]

How many cost in this tattoo

[@yshtattooart]

Music name plz ..??

[@renantetirana6407]

Easy

[@elkintinoco3706]

how many hours???

[@kevinm.7396]

26 total in two days

[@kylemcmahon9777]

Jidenna Poly?

[@horsekfobster7823]

Nope

[@R3RATED]

@@horsekfobster7823 It’s a poly style but the whole tattoo signifi Igbo I already see it

[@horsekfobster7823]

@@R3RATED 95% of his piece is Polynesian, I know there’s a lot of Polynesians in America that steal from black culture but those wannabes don’t represent the race. Jidenna is a weenie

[@R3RATED]

@@horsekfobster7823 idk why u so press bruh, first of all take a deep breath and no he have nsibidi on his tattoos mix with the Polynesian style but again idk why u so press for his arm have great history that make him him. I’m only 20% Polynesian and guess what buddy ima get a whole Polynesian arm mix with my African tribe mix with my Haitian history so please save it

[@horsekfobster7823]

@@R3RATED Because tattoos are the worst form of cultural appropriation since it’s permanent. That’s like someone saying the n word because they’re 20% black even though nobody else can see that 20%