He has a background in Political Science and Literature. He has published and co-authored numerous articles on the cultural studies of technology, computers in education, and popular music in West Africa. His most recent publications include “Did Somebody Say Computers?” Professional and Ethical Repercussions of the Vocationalization and Commercialization of Education” and Playing It “Loud and Straight”: Reggae, Zouglou, Mapouka and Youth Insubordination in Côte d’Ivoire.