Before There’s Power, There’s a Campaign. Today, I had the privilege of speaking to Futurelect Fellows on the art and soul of political campaigning. Campaigns aren’t about slogans—they’re about trust. They introduce leaders to the nation long before the ballot is cast. Because

Happy Africa Day 🙏🏾 Today, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and future of the African continent. Let us continue to promote the will of the people and build a continent where every citizen matters. #AfricaDay2025 #ShikamoAdvisory

How do I become you? A bold question I was asked by a fellow at the Futurelect seminar this past weekend. They wanted to know how to break into the world of political campaigns, advisory, and strategy. My answer was simple—but not easy:The best training ground for political

💬 "Constituencies are emotional and social ecosystems. If you don’t understand what keeps your people up at night, you don’t deserve to represent them in daylight." ~ Glen Sungano Mpani #elections #campaigns #ShikamoAdvisory

X thrives on immediacy. It’s where real-time updates meet thought leadership and public sentiment. When used strategically, it can fuel advocacy and amplify real-time trends. But it’s not without pitfalls: misinformation spreads fast & toxicity can erode engagement.

A note to elected leaders. Your legacy won’t be written by your promises, but by the integrity of your follow-through. Are your actions aligned with the principles of good governance? Have you meaningfully reported back on your promises? #ShikamoAdvisory #politics #elections

TikTok is a high-speed ecosystem of influence — a good tool for educating, mobilising, and humanising your campaign. A well-crafted TikTok strategy can amplify your message and energise your campaign.

Power is secured and sustained through deliberate strategy. Shikamo is a full-service political campaign firm committed to delivering winning strategies. ✉️ You can reach us via email: [email protected] #ShikamoAdvisory #Politics #Elections #Campaigns

Leadership begins at home. Today, we honour the fathers whose everyday acts shape tomorrow’s leaders. #FathersDay

As we commemorate the 2025 International Day of the African Child, we remind political actors that children must never be treated as a demographic footnote. They don’t vote. But they count. Budget for them! #DayOfTheAfricanChild #DAC2025

The Illusion of New Parties: Why Numbers, Not Anger, Should Drive Political Start-Ups Over the years working with political parties and campaigns, I have often wondered whether there is a data-driven process that truly guides and informs how these parties are set up. One would

Our team of campaign strategists, communication specialists, and multimedia creatives knows how to turn momentum into measurable progress. Are you ready to win? 📩 Reach out at: [email protected] #ShikamoAdvisory #elections #politics #campaigns

Political campaigns must meet voters where they are – both online and offline. Partner with Shikamo to develop a voter segmentation and engagement strategy tailored to your campaign. #ShikamoAdvisory #politics #campaigns #elections

You Can’t Win What You Can’t Count. You Can’t Mobilize What You Can’t Map. You don’t form a political party for vibes. You don’t form it for branding exercises or clever hashtags. You form it to contest and win power. Full stop. So when I’m called in to lead a political

Are manifestos becoming obsolete? This weekend, we spotlight comparative reflections from Glen Sungano Mpani and Professor Prof Jonathan Moyo . 💬 "The manifesto isn’t dead. But it’s dying. Fast." — Glen Mpani. 💬 "Manifestos are the oxygen of competitive elections." — Prof. J. Moyo.

💡 This is a wake-up call to rethink how we engage, mobilise, and persuade. 📄 Read more here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

To truly resonate, your campaign must show up where young people are and align with their energy, priorities, and lived experiences. 📍At Shikamo, we help campaigns design targeted engagement strategies. #ShikamoAdvisory #Politics #Campaigns #Youth #Vote