Face of Igbo 2026 · Contestant F012
Chidera Sharon Oguama
- Age
- 21 years
- State of origin
- Abia State
- Local government area
- Isuikwuato
- Town / community
- Ahaba, Imenyi
- Occupation / profession
- Microbiology Student & Aspiring Entrepreneur
- Education
- University of Abuja,300 level, studying Microbiology
- Languages
- English and Igbo.
- Talent / skill
- Singing, dancing, and hairstyling.
- Favourite Igbo food
- Ofe Nsala and pounded yam.
- Favourite Igbo proverb
- “Onye aghana nwanne ya.” Let no one abandon their brother or sister.
- Role model
- My mother, whose strength, sacrifices, and resilience continue to inspire me.
- Community / social passion
- Youth empowerment, supporting young women, entrepreneurship, education, and promoting Igbo culture.
- What being Igbo means to me
- Being Igbo means being proud of my roots, embracing our values, and carrying our rich culture with confidence wherever I go.
- Why I want to become Face of Igbo 2026
- I want to become Face of Igbo 2026 to proudly represent my heritage, inspire young people especially young women and show that we can embrace modernity while staying connected to our roots. For me, it is not just about the crown, but about representation, culture, confidence, and purpose