I'm Emmanuel Omohagbo Samson, founder of Fortis Empire International, an AI-native creative and branding agency operating at the intersection of African identity, AI, and brand infrastructure. I architect full-stack creative systems: visual identity, brand strategy, automated AI workflows, digital products, and policy-grade intellectual work for startups, SMEs, creators, and institutions across Africa and beyond. I'm passionate about building scalable brand systems and AI-enabled workflows that empower African businesses to compete globally, leveraging human-centered design, governance, and rapid delivery.

Samson Omohagbo

I'm Emmanuel Omohagbo Samson, founder of Fortis Empire International, an AI-native creative and branding agency operating at the intersection of African identity, AI, and brand infrastructure. I architect full-stack creative systems: visual identity, brand strategy, automated AI workflows, digital products, and policy-grade intellectual work for startups, SMEs, creators, and institutions across Africa and beyond. I'm passionate about building scalable brand systems and AI-enabled workflows that empower African businesses to compete globally, leveraging human-centered design, governance, and rapid delivery.

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I’m Emmanuel Omohagbo Samson, founder of Fortis Empire International, an AI-native creative and branding agency operating at the intersection of African identity, AI, and brand infrastructure. I architect full-stack creative systems: visual identity, brand strategy, automated AI workflows, digital products, and policy-grade intellectual work for startups, SMEs, creators, and institutions across Africa and beyond.

I’m passionate about building scalable brand systems and AI-enabled workflows that empower African businesses to compete globally, leveraging human-centered design, governance, and rapid delivery.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Creative Director at FortisTech
May 1, 2023 - Present
Founded and operate Fortis Empire International, an AI-native creative and branding agency deploying full-stack brand systems, digital product development, social media automation, and AI workflow architecture for African SMEs, startups, and creators. — Designed proprietary Brand Bible systems, JSON visual asset prompt libraries, and bespoke AI pipeline frameworks, deployed for active clients including Phaythosa Aesthetics and Kenny Elite Design — reducing content turnaround time by over 60%. — Architected FortisSystemV2 (Next.js 14, ~2,300 lines): a client portal featuring glass-morphism onboarding, rate limiting, CSRF token security, input sanitisation, 30-minute session management, 17-template brand generation library, and a 12-platform integration dashboard. — Built FORTIS Aïda, a structured AI-powered weekly content automation system integrating social scheduling, a feedback learning loop, and human-in-the-loop batch review (FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, APScheduler, Anthropic API, Tweepy). — Developed PROJECT ATLAS-NG: a fully designed 10-year, five-pillar national knowledge infrastructure programme for Nigeria — covering archive restoration, mass digitisation, sovereign cloud infrastructure, AI analysis modules, and an indigenous data compression R&D; lab, with a $2B–$2.8B funding architecture across 13 tiers and 30+ named institutional partnerships. — Produced and directed IZWE, an Unreal Engine 5 open-world action-strategy game GDD at "Halo scale with Black Panther soul" — seven playable characters, seven elemental tribes, chess-strategy combat overlay, and colony insect behavioral AI for NPC factions. — Authored and published long-form intellectual works spanning fiction, poetry, white papers, and systems strategy
Founder & Creative Director at Fortis Empire International
January 1, 2022 - Present
Founder & Creative Director of an AI-native creative and branding agency operating at the intersection of African identity, artificial intelligence, and brand infrastructure. I architect full-stack creative systems: visual identity, brand strategy, automated AI workflows, digital products, and policy-grade intellectual work for startups, SMEs, creators, and institutions across Africa and beyond.
Computer Analyst — Internship at Sidas Construction Company
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Produced CAD technical drawings for active construction projects; optimised architectural workflows through structural database integration; maintained and monitored structural data systems and company computer infrastructure.
Photography, Cinematography & Graphics Manager at Glamour Media TV & Excellent Sunny Studios
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Directed all studio photography and cinematography; delivered high-end retouching and photo editing; managed social media content production (skits, interviews, trend-format videos) and oversaw full project management for short films and series; handled product photography and graphic design; trained staff on workflows and production standards.
Electrical/Building Installment at ObedElect Electrical Works, Apana-Uzairue, Edo State
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Electrical drawing design and interpretation. Building piping and wiring. Electronics installation and maintenance.
Examination Systems Agent at JAMB CBT Centre
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2021
Managed full candidate lifecycle: registration, orientation, regularisation, course-change processing, and examination logistics; ensured uptime and reliability of examination infrastructure during peak periods; operated, maintained, and monitored examination equipment, network servers, and protocols.
Registration Agent at JAMB CBT Center, Auchi; Former Union Bank, Warrake Road, Auchi
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Handled client registrations and related administrative tasks; previously associated with Union Bank in Auchi.
Agent at JAMB CBT Center (Auchi), Edo State
January 1, 2019 - July 1, 2021
Computer system analysis, service and maintenance. Maintenance and monitoring of JAMB equipment, network servers and protocols. Registration and orientation of JAMBites; examination, regularization, course changes and other secondary duties.
Programme Personnel at Zincom Technology
February 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Provided technology-related services and support at Zincom Technology near Fidelity Bank ATM along Poly Road, Auchi.
Programme Personnel at Zincom Technology, Auchi
February 1, 2015 - May 1, 2018
Computer system analysis, service and maintenance on server and equipment. Handling tasks involving Word, Spreadsheet and PowerPoint data/results. Monitor server-side network and client billing system for Café and Academy. Training interns and new staff on duties and office operations.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science/Engineering at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science/Engineering at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Secondary Education at Federal Government Boys’ College, Garki, Abuja
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
Secondary Education at Iddo Community Grammar School, Iddo, Okpella
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Primary Education at Whole Person Nursery and Primary School, Kubwa, Abuja
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008
National Diploma at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Diploma in Electrical Works - Building Wiring and Fittings Installation at Obed Elect Works Building Wiring and Fittings Installmnt
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Senior Secondary Certificate at Federal Government Boys' College, Garki, Abuja
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

National Diploma in Computer Science
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Diploma in Electrical Works - Building Wiring and Fittings Installation
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment
    Bambi Apartment and Lounge

    Full Brand identity, System and design for short let houses and relaxation lounge.