Yvonne Mbanefo - Cultural Consultant, Executive Producer, Director & Digital Strategist

Cultural Consultant, Company Executive and Executive Producer for Equiano Stories Film▪ Stelo Stories, Israel ▪ Sept 2019 - December 2022

Cultural Advisor: Worked with production to accurately and respectfully depict Igbo and African cultures in the Equiano Stories film.
Script Consultant: Evaluated and improved scripts for Equiano Stories film to increase accuracy and respect.ant
Executive Producer: Provided creative input, managed post-production and balanced artistic ambition with financial considerations for the success of the film.
Black History Curriculum Designer and Historian: Co-Designed and curated educational content for social media to provide Black history context for the film.
Historical & Religious Consultant: Guaranteed accuracy of historical events, cultural & religious practices depicted in the film.
Music, Dance & Sound Consultant: Provided guidance on use of music, ambient sounds and choreography to accurately represent Igbo/West African culture.
Geography and Climate Consultant: Offered guidance on accurate depiction of locations, foliage, weather and climate in the film.
Inclusion Consultant: Guaranteed diversity and representation of cultures and communities featured in the film.

Enhancing and editing selected old audio recordings
Curating, Transcribing, translating, and re-recording audio recorded on wax cylinders from 1909-1915
Delivering talks and masterclasses about the collections and project
Summarizing field research notes, writing articles and compiling reports
Working with young people at South London Gallery to understand cultural and historical contexts of the NWT collection
Translating and rewriting stories from books written by N.W. Thomas
Sorting and sourcing images in the collection.
Crowdsourcing for language and culture experts in Edo, Benin regions and Sierra Leone
Designing and reimagining objects in the collection.
Creating re-purposed educational Materials from materials in the collection.

Experienced YouTuber and Igbo language instructor with skills in content creation, scheduling, editing, marketing, communication, and pedagogy.
Designing comprehensive and accessible curriculum for teaching Igbo language and culture.
Recording and editing high-quality video and audio content for language learning using professional equipment.
Creating interactive worksheets for student reinforcement.
Using video conferencing for live language learning practice / Q & A sessions with students
Utilizing deep understanding of Igbo language, history, and culture to create engaging content and a supportive learning environment.
Employing effective marketing strategies, including social media and email marketing, to reach a global audience.
Skilled in social media marketing with a focus on SEO and target keywords.
Utilizing strong understanding of language teaching methods to create effective lessons for students.
Consulting in Igbo Language and Culture for various organisations such as BBC, Arsenal Football team, UK Justice System, British Library.

Developing digital marketing strategies to promote the company's and client's products and services online.
Creating and implementing campaigns utilizing various online channels.
Analyzing campaign performance data and making data-driven decisions to optimize marketing efforts.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams for cohesive and effective campaigns.
Creating presentations and reports to communicate campaign performance and progress to senior management.

2009 to 2014 – Lecturer, Dept of Technology Management and Enterprise – University of Greenwich
2006 to 2007 – Special Assistant, Digital Media Matters – Anambra State Government, Nigeria