Model and beauty queen, Grace Ekrakene is set to represent Delta State at the national stage of the Miss Grand Nigeria pageant, with the winner expected to fly Nigeria’s flag at the 2027 Miss Grand International competition in Thailand.
Key Highlights
- Grace Ekrakene, reigning Queen of Delta @34, will represent Delta State at Miss Grand Nigeria.
- The winner will represent Nigeria at Miss Grand International 2027 in Thailand.
- Through EduRise Her Flow, she champions menstrual health, child education and youth empowerment.
- Contestants enter camp on October 30, 2026.
- The grand finale holds Sunday, November 1 at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin City.
Ekrakene, from Ughelli North Local Government Area and maternally from Sapele, where she resides, is the reigning Queen of Delta @34.
A graduate of English and Literature from the University of Benin in affiliation with Delta State College of Education, Mosogar, she is known for combining pageantry with advocacy for education, menstrual health awareness and youth development.
Advocacy Through EduRise Her Flow
Through her flagship initiative, EduRise Her Flow, Ekrakene champions menstrual health education, promotes child education and supports youth empowerment, while using her platform to showcase the cultural heritage of Delta State.
She said her ambition goes beyond winning beauty pageant titles, noting that she hopes to use her position to inspire young people, promote social causes and make a lasting impact in the society.
Ekrakene’s participation in Miss Grand Nigeria is expected to provide an opportunity to showcase Delta State’s cultural identity and the potential of its young people on a national platform.
The Miss Grand International pageant, founded by Thai media personality and businessman, Nawat Itsaragrisil, has grown into a major international beauty competition, attracting contestants from more than 100 countries and territories in its annual editions.
The 15th edition of the international competition is scheduled to hold in Thailand in October 2027. The winner of the Miss Grand Nigeria 2026 contest will earn the opportunity to represent Nigeria at the global event.
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Camp And Grand Finale
Ekrakene appealed to Deltans and her fans across the globe to vote massively for her to enable her clinch the title, adding that the second phase of the pageant would commence after all contestants had settled into camp.
She disclosed that contestants were expected to enter camp on October 30, 2026, ahead of the grand finale scheduled for Sunday, November 1, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Airport Road, opposite the Vegetable Market, Benin City, Edo State.
For Ekrakene, the competition represents an opportunity to take her advocacy beyond Delta State and demonstrate how beauty pageantry can serve as a platform for education, cultural promotion and community development.
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