Olakunle Adedapo Soriyan was born on 9 February 1971 in Ikenne, Ogun State, Nigeria . He is the 11th of 13 children in a middle-class family in Lagos. After completing his secondary education, he studied at Lagos State University, earning a BSc in Economics Education in 1994 .
Called to Serve:
His Pastoral Journey
PK’s spiritual journey began in university, where he led campus ministry
at Fountain of Life Church, Ilupeju. In 2002, he was officially
ordained by Pastor Taiwo Odukoya. Between 1999 and 2017, he
served faithfully as a youth and campus pastor, later expanding his teaching
internationally.
He continues to minister as a prophetic voice, guest-speaking at churches
like Elevation Church, House on the Rock, and RCCG, as
well as leadership summits and SWITCH conferences.
A Global Futurist
& Thought Leader
He’s recognized as a leading voice in:
- Kenneth Soriyan Research &
Ideas LLC – Founder & Chief Knowledge Officer
- Africa House – CEO, bridging African
innovators and investors
- Eshirya Africa – Founder of a U.S.-based
501(c)(3) focused on long-term African empowerment
- Forbes Business Council – Member and best-selling author
- Global Messaging & Speaking – Presented at Fortune 500
companies like Microsoft and Coca‑Cola, and at leadership events like
NEXT365 since 2015
- Power Parenting & TruceWork – Co-founded platforms for
social transformation
Known for his holistic approach, PK helps leaders navigate the future —
evangelists, executives, and creatives alike.
Books, Awards &
Thought Influence
- Forbes Books best-selling author
- Recipient of the U.S. Presidential
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Author of “A Love Affair With
Failure” and “Feedback From the Future”
- Hosts NEXT365 leadership
summits — an “indaba”-style forum shaping strategic vision
With over 100 global speaking engagements annually, PK bridges faith,
culture, innovation, and leadership.
Vision and Cultural
Impact
PK’s core mission: scaling a wave of 80 million culture-shapers by
2050, in sectors including government, business, church, arts, and
education. His message advocates for
breaking from unhelpful traditions:
“Tradition is often peer pressure from the dead.”
He inspires believers to pursue relevance, originality, and spiritual
boldness that aligns with global trends.
Family and Personal
Life
PK is married to Tiwa Soriyan, and they have a son, David
Olakunle Soriyan. The family resides in Plano, Texas, where they
continue their ministry and entrepreneurial engagements.
Why You Should Know
PK
Olakunle Soriyan stands at the intersection of Kingdom purpose and
tomorrow’s culture: he’s a pastor, business strategist, and prophetic
futurist. His life and work challenge believers to move from spiritual comfort
to cultural significance through clarity, courage, and catalytic influence.
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