Samson Jikeme
Nigerian entertainment lawyer
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Samson Jikeme is a Nigerian-born entertainment lawyer and media entrepreneur. He has represented several local and international artistes, including labels like BlackBody Entertainment. In 2025, he became a member of the Grammys Recording Academy.
Samson Jikeme | |
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| Born | Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Benin, Pan-Atlantic University, Loyola Law School |
| Occupations | Entertainment lawyer and Media entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Organization | Afrocritik |
| Known for | Editor in Chief/Co-founding Afrocritik |
He is the co-founder and Editor in Chief 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]
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, 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]
Afrocritik in 2022 announced that its co-founder, Samson Jikeme, became its editor-in-chief, overseeing the platform’s editorial direction and coverage of African arts and culture.[7]
In 2025, he became a member of the Grammys Recording Academy.[8]
In December 2025, Jikeme was featured in Pan African Visions' "African Trailblazers in 2025" list, which highlighted influential individuals shaping business, innovation, and culture across the continent. The publication recognized his work in entertainment law and his role as co-founder of Afrocritik, as well as his invitation to join the Recording Academy in 2025.[9]