Our programs are powered by practitioners—marketers, strategists, and cultural thinkers who shape industries every day.
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:
POKV® is designed to teach the teachers of tomorrow — by learning from the practitioners of today.
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
Faculty at POKV® are more than instructors. They are mentors, career guides, and partners in thought. Students gain
Learning ends. Community continues.
At POKV®, 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.
Strategy is never built in isolation. The most powerful ideas emerge from collaboration, critique, and exchange.
That’s why we built the POKV® Network: to connect professionals who share a passion for cultural intelligence, innovation, and business impact.
A lifelong circle of peers across Africa and beyond.
An exclusive network for senior strategists and marketing leaders.
As part of the community, members gain access to proprietary POKV® insights:
Foresight Labs where members co-create applied research
Pop-Ups: Culture labs hosted in Lagos, Accra, Nairobi, and beyond
Alumni collaborations with multinational brands, agencies, and startups
Whether as an alum, strategist, or senior leader, there’s a space for you in POKV®