Face of Igbo 2026 · Contestant F03

Ikpor Amarachi Esther

Age

20

State of origin

Ebonyi

Local government area

Afikpo North

Town / community

Amasiri

Occupation / profession

Student, Model, Aspiring Content Creator & Entrepreneur.

Education

B.Sc. Sociology in view, University of Abuja.

Languages

English but learning Igbo.

Talent / skill

Creative thinking, Bead making, Modeling and Teamwork.

Favourite Igbo food

Abacha

Favourite Igbo proverb

Igwe bụ ike (Unity is strength).

Role model

Chidinma Adetshina(Miss Universe Nigeria 2024) because her journey of embracing her Nigerian heritage and facing challenges with grace inspires me.

Community / social passion

Cultural rediscovery and environmental hygiene.

What being Igbo means to me

Being Igbo means being connected to my roots, my history, my identity and the values passed down through generations. It is a heritage I am proud to carry, a culture I am continually discovering, and a responsibility to preserve, learn and pass its beauty on to the next generation.

Why I want to become Face of Igbo 2026

It would be an honour and privilege to represent and champion the beauty of Igbo culture with grace and pride. My continuous journey of rediscovering my roots has taught me that it is never too late to reconnect with who you are, and that being less familiar with your culture never makes you less Igbo. I hope to inspire others to embrace their heritage and show that Igbo culture can be proudly preserved and celebrated even in a modern world.