Meet Keni

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Ghana’s favourite storyteller

Maukeni Padiki Ribeiro has been telling stories and observing details for as long as she has been speaking. She prides herself in chronicling modern day Ghanaian history with her fictional stories, her famous story series and think pieces. From inter-tribal marriages and office romance to COVID-19 and presidential elections, she has written about it all.

Since 2014, her exceptional storytelling abilities, knack for finding and highlighting the most compelling aspects of any topic and her charismatic ability to entertain and inform have given her a loyal following across the globe. The blog was awarded Best Blog at the 2016 Ghana Blogging and Social Media Awards.

Her readers are ‘the world’s best readers’, with a sense of community that spans the world of Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, Telegram and Instagram. Their comments are usually just as interesting as her stories.

Professionally, Maukeni is a communications and marketing executive with 9 years of extensive experience in brand and content development across several sectors- insurance, government communication, advertising, creative arts, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and banking. In 2024, she was named one of the top 100 Career Women in Africa.

When she is not developing characters by people watching, she is listening to music, catching up on pop culture on Twitter or eating either chocolate or kelewele.

For inquiries about commissioned work, trainings, speaking engagements and other services, reach her on info@keniribeiro.com or in the DMs on social media!

53 Replies to “Meet Keni”

  2. Nice meetin u Keni…. ….im Ewurama…buh frnds cal me Rammy….n I started reading ur blog onli yesterday.. N im soo loving it…. Bless u Keni…..xoxo

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  4. So, I’m the guy who introduced you to Choral Music Ghana at the FOS this year. I’m pleased to discover you’re a writer! I’ll check out your stories later, but this move is good 🙂

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  8. sending you lots of love!!! i love that subtle humor in all your pieces. And because i have such a crazy imagination i can almost literary see the characters in my mind. I stumbled upon your blog today and i have a feeling i’m hooked!
    Waiting For anime’s of your stories!!!

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  12. Hi Dear, I just started reading Capital High and I am loving it. Imagery, Check! Humor, Check! Simply Great. But how come i Cannot find episode 6 anywhere?

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  16. Hey…good writing female Kodjo…i have something written for a groom I best man for…i want it framed to present to the couple and i want you to read it before you frame it for me. Please send me your email @ ernestbutias@yahoo.com so i forward to you and we discuss the costs.
    Merci.

    Kojo.
    0243116572

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  18. Keni as in ABUGISS sch pee? I’m really inspired. by your writing, the whole blog n all. I love that you listened to your friends and actually started this. I also stumbled upon it today. Keep it up!

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  19. Keni! Yes I’m here again. Words play foul in accurately describing your awesomeness. Simply amazing!! Go Keni, Go Keni, Go Keni!!!! #ByTheFireside

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  21. Loving the blogging life and wish to start but need a very good motivation and seems you are my motivation, hoping i can learn more from you personally!

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  22. Dear Keni,
    I absolutely love the way you tell your stories. Now I look forward to Wednesday nights (Thursday mornings) like never before. Just got my friend hooked on as well. Keep them coming…. mmuuuaahhhh

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  25. Wow……I’m hardly a social media person so it explains how I’m discovering your blog lol. I must say I have been awed by every single post I’ve read so far. In two days I have completed 8to5 and Knowthyman with all the articles in between (hope my boss doesn’t see this lol). I think you are an amazing writer and I love the way you interact with your readers, in fact I have joined the Kenikodjo family by force. Thanks and cheers to more interesting reads

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  27. Hi Keni

    I have been smiling since I visited this website (still smiling whiles typing this though) and that’s just morning. I kinda love writing so Eli Sabblah mentioned you and what you do. It is amazing and you are amazing, goodness (Your ‘100 things that make me happy’ makes me feel like I know you already, we have so much in common, lol) Anyway, thanks for blessing us with your skill and talent. I’ve got to go, I’m itching to start reading my first Keni series. Stay blessed Keni! 🙂

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