Samson Jikeme

Samson Jikeme
Born	Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Alma mater	University of Benin, Pan-Atlantic University, Loyola Law School
Occupation(s)	Entertainment lawyer and Media entrepreneur
Years active	2013–present

Samson Jikeme is a Nigerian-born entertainment lawyer and media entrepreneur. He has represented several local and international artistes, including labels like BlackBody Entertainment.

He is the co-founder and creative director of the media platform, Afrocritik. ^{[1] [2]}

Early life and education

Jikeme was born in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. After completing his primary education at Evergreen Royal Private School, Onike, Yaba and secondary education at Bellina College, Akoka, Lagos, Jikeme proceeded to pursue a degree in law from the University of Benin, where he graduated with an LL.B in 2012. His legal education culminated in his qualification as a barrister and solicitor from the Nigerian Law School in 2013.

In a bid to further his legal knowledge, he obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Business and Entertainment Law from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, in 2019. ^[3]

Professional career

After Law school, Samson's legal career began in 2013 at Tayo Oyetibo's law firm. He later co-founded Plaiedes and Craigs law firm in 2016 and he heads the entertainment law section of the firm.

Samson started his career in the media professionally upon completion of a Digital Media program at the School of Media and Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, in 2017 followed by advanced studies in International Business and Entertainment Law in the United States. He co-founded Afrocritik in 2021 alongside Owanate Max-Harry. He was inspired to create the platform as a means of celebrating African excellence through music, fashion and art. ^{[3] [4]}

Samson co-hosts the Afrocritik weekly music spaces on X (formerly Twitter), titled "AfrocritikSpaces", where he discusses trends in the African music scene and provides a platform for open discussions on creative growth and new talent discovery.

In 2022, he was listed among 10 New media owners in Nigeria promoting African art and culture ^[5] and was also listed among United States-based Nigerian achievers by P.M. News. ^[6]

References

1. "Samson Jikeme: A Catalyst for African Cultural Renaissance in Media and Entertainment Law" . Retrieved 2025-02-06.
2. "Africans in the Diaspora: Promoting African Music, Bridging Cultures, and Shaping Global Narratives -". The NEWS. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
3. Online, Tribune (2025-02-01). "Music and Law: The inspirational story of Samson Jikeme". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
4. "Protecting Nigeria's Creatives: The Role of Entertainment Lawyers – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
5. "10 New media owners in Nigeria promoting African art and Culture -". The NEWS. 2022-11-06. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
6. "Nurtured in Nigeria, Blossom Abroad: The Story of USA Based Nigerian Achievers" . Retrieved 2025-02-06.