At POKV®, we don’t rely on theory. Our faculty are active strategists, researchers, and creators shaping industries in real time. They bring lived expertise, global experience, and Africa-first insight directly into the classroom.
Teaching Philosophy
We believe education is only as strong as the people who deliver it.
Our faculty model blends:
Founder and Chief Learning Officer of POKV® and one of Africa’s leading cultural strategists. Franklin has advised Fortune 500 companies and helping brands turn culture into a measurable business advantage.
Award-winning strategist named Africa’s top trendspotter, embedding brands like Heineken, MTN, and Prime Video into culture.
Consumer insight specialist at Kantar Senegal, decoding Francophone Africa’s cultural and market shifts for global brands.
Multidisciplinary strategist and educator, bridging brand strategy, technology, and youth culture to shape Africa’s next generation of thinkers.
Guest Faculty & Contributors
Beyond core faculty, POKV® brings in visiting strategists, entrepreneurs, and cultural innovators — from global agencies, tech companies, and Africa’s creative economy.
Mentorship & Access
Our faculty team are mentors, career guides, and partners in thought. Students gain
Office hours and critiques during the program
Alumni access for ongoing mentorship
Network connections to opportunities across industries
Learning ends. Community continues.
Your education doesn’t stop at graduation. You become part of a growing network of strategists, marketers, and cultural leaders shaping Africa’s industries and influencing global conversations.
That’s why we built the Pop Culture Network: to connect professionals who share a passion for cultural intelligence, innovation, and business impact.
A lifelong circle of peers across Africa and beyond.
Stay connected with classmates and faculty
Share opportunities, collaborations, and ideas
Access alumni-only events, reports, and briefings
An exclusive network for senior strategists and marketing leaders.
Closed-door discussions on case studies and strategy challenges
Directors-only meetups, mentorship, and cross-industry exchange
Shared access to curated reports, books, and award-winning projects
As part of the community, members gain access to proprietary POKV® insights:
Quarterly Culture Reports tracking African and global signals
Sector Intelligence across beauty, gaming, fintech, and entertainment
Foresight Labs where members co-create applied research
Mentorship: Alumni access to faculty for guidance and critique
Events: Strategy Festival, community webinars, and cross-border summits
Pop-Ups: Culture labs hosted in Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, and beyond
Over 160 alumni already engaged in the POKV® community
Members across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Europe, and North America
Alumni collaborations with multinational brands, agencies, and startups
Whether as an alum, strategist, or senior leader, there’s a space for you here.
