Maukeni has carved a reputation for herself as a masterful storyteller and brand strategist, adept at enhancing both personal and corporate brands across Africa. Combining expertise with charisma, she connects effortlessly with both physical and virtual audiences.
Maukeni Ribeiro is an accomplished communications and marketing executive renowned for transforming personal and corporate brands across diverse sectors including insurance, advertising, politics, governance, creative arts, FMCG, and banking. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in storytelling, audience engagement, and brand alignment to craft compelling narratives that enhance visibility and drive impactful outcomes.
In 2024, Maukeni was honored among Africa’s top 100 Career Women, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the industry. She has earned prestigious accolades including Silver and Bronze awards at the 2024 Pitcher Awards, and multiple wins for Brand of the Year and Marketing Initiative of the Year at the Ghana Insurance Awards in 2022 and 2023.
Her career highlights encompass successful marketing campaigns for global insurance brands, crafting government communications for the Office of the President of Ghana, and developing brand identities for prominent entities in telecommunications, non-profits, and the arts. She is celebrated for her award-winning blog, http://www.keniribeiro.com, reaching over 450K organic views globally, and engaging over 6,700 subscribers with her fictional short stories and thought pieces.
Passionate about the creative arts, Maukeni founded Project KCC to advocate for its inclusion in Ghanaian education. She possesses diverse content creation skills in film scriptwriting, voice acting, video editing, and graphic design. As a seasoned public speaker, she has delivered impactful talks at TEDx events, WEF Global Shaper gatherings, and blogging summits, while her LinkedIn newsletter, KReative, provides insights into communication, personal branding, and career management.
Maukeni Ribeiro combines strategic vision with a deep commitment to storytelling and brand excellence, making her a transformative leader in global communications and marketing.
Awards and Recognitions
- Top 100 Career Women in Africa, 2024
- Ghana Rising Star, 2020
- Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers, 2018
- Blog of the Year, Blogging Ghana Awards, 2016
Awards based on her work
- Pitcher Awards, 2023 (Silver and Bronze) for Prudential Life Insurance Ghana
- Brand of the Year, 2023 for Prudential Life Insurance Ghana
- Marketing Initiative of the Year, 2023 for Prudential Life Insurance Ghana
- Brand of the Year, 2022 for Prudential Life Insurance Ghana
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