The song peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100, received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and was followed up with the single "Yoga" (with Janelle Monáe) that same year.

Mobisson grew up partially in Nigeria, where his father was working as a professor of computer science at Enugu State University.

[9] The society, reminiscent of the social aid and pleasure clubs of New Orleans, is an international collective of entrepreneurs, activists, educators, scientists, and artists who host soirees, dinner parties, and demonstrations.

The single became a sleeper hit, charting in the top 10 of numerous international markets (United States, Denmark, France, Switzerland, Portugal, New Zealand, Greece) more than a year after release.

Jidenna stated that his major influences include KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane,[28] as well as the Nigerian Highlife music genre.

[29] Over the years, the singer developed his personal style in college, where he learned about the power of fashion from his psychology professor Philip Zimbardo.

Season 1 episode 5, "Just to Get a Rep", opens with Jidenna performing "Long Live the Chief" at the fictitious Harlem's Paradise.

He performed "Long Live the Chief" and "Little Bit More" with a full band on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah in October 2016.