ABOUT US

About the company

Urban Mambo Creative was founded on a simple belief:
Marketing should move people the way stories, music, and culture move the world.

Rooted in the Swahili word “Mambo” (meaning “things”), Urban Mambo captures the rhythm, innovation, and energy of cities, communities, and creators worldwide.

What began as a creative experiment by a global strategist with East African roots and international experience has grown into a trusted consultancy for startups, brands, and changemakers.

Today, we help brands tell their stories with clarity, resonance, and soul by building authentic connections that inspire action and shape culture.

WHY WE MATTER?

Rooted in Purpose, Built for Growth

Urban Mambo Creative was founded on a simple principle:
Honouring where we come from while building brands for where the world is going.
We bring global perspective and emotional intelligence to every project, helping brands grow with intention and impact.

Strategy that Moves Beyond the Noise

Ideas alone do not create momentum. Execution does.
We translate vision into real-world results by designing brand strategies that stand out in saturated markets, build trust, and drive measurable outcomes.

Brand Experiences that Earn Loyalty

Connection is not accidental. It is designed.
We craft brand experiences rooted in clarity, resonance, and relevance so your audience does not just notice you. They choose you, stay loyal, and advocate for your brand over time.

About Our Founder

Edna Batengas is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Creative Strategist of Urban Mambo Creative. With over a decade of experience leading brand growth, marketing strategy, and communications across global markets, Edna is a trusted partner for startups, founders, and brands ready to scale with purpose.

Her leadership blends business acumen with creative insight, positioning brands to break through saturated markets and build lasting impact. As both a strategist and creative visionary, Edna works alongside clients to craft marketing that does more than generate attention. It drives meaningful and measurable growth.

Through Urban Mambo Creative, she champions a philosophy of strategy over noise, connection over trends, and impact over impressions. If you are ready to lead with clarity, creativity, and credibility, Edna is ready to help you build what is next.

Brand Strategy
I don’t just build brands. I build brand legacies. From foundational identity systems to rebrands that shift perception, I’ve led strategy for tech startups, government initiatives, and wellness ventures. My approach blends research, creative intuition, and cultural fluency to make brands unforgettable, scalable, and aligned with their future state.

Marketing Communications
Words matter, especially when they drive growth. I’ve designed and implemented messaging strategies across complex ecosystems, managing everything from stakeholder communications to campaign copy. My sweet spot is translating nuanced ideas into clear, compelling narratives that move audiences and drive action across web, email, social, and live experiences.

Content Ecosystems
Think beyond content calendars. I build full ecosystems that do the heavy lifting. Nurturing leads, growing thought leadership, and reinforcing brand voice. From editorial frameworks to AI-assisted workflows and SEO-optimized libraries, I help brands show up consistently without burning out the team. Systems mean freedom.

Event Management
From ideation to impact, I’ve produced events that live beyond the RSVP. My experience ranges from intimate founder dinners and creative workshops to multi-day conferences and public festivals with over 20,000 attendees. Every detail from run of show to social content is dialed in to reflect the brand and spark connection.

Go-to-Market Planning
Whether it’s a rebrand rollout, course launch, product debut, or regional expansion, I build GTM plans that convert. I align teams on audience insights, channel strategies, and marketing rhythms that create buzz and build long term momentum. A launch is not just a moment. It’s the start of your next chapter.

Edna Batengas Founder, CEO & Chief Creative Strategist Urban Mambo Creative

Experience Across:
Brand Strategy | Marketing Communications | Content Ecosystems | Event Management | Go-to-Market Planning

Edna Batengas

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"I've learned in life there is nothing more precious than the moment that makes you feel alive and human. This is it, we are here. Now I want to work with companies to recreate meaningful moments through brand storytelling."
-Edna Batengas