The reigning Queen of Delta @34 is set to showcase the state’s cultural heritage while advancing her advocacy for education, menstrual health and youth empowerment.
Grace Ekrakene, a Delta-born model and beauty queen, is seeking massive support from Deltans and fans across the globe as she prepares to represent Delta State at the Miss Grand Nigeria 2026 pageant.
The competition offers contestants an opportunity to represent Nigeria at the 15th edition of Miss Grand International, scheduled to take place in Thailand in October 2027.
Ekrakene hails from Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State and has maternal roots in Sapele, where she currently resides. She is the reigning Queen of Delta @34.
An English and Literature graduate of the University of Benin, through its affiliation with Delta State College of Education, Mosogar, Ekrakene has distinguished herself through her commitment to social advocacy, particularly in education, menstrual health awareness and youth development.
Through her flagship initiative, EduRise Her Flow, the beauty queen champions menstrual health education, promotes access to education for children and supports youth empowerment initiatives.
She also uses her platform to promote the rich cultural heritage of Delta State and highlight the potential of young people to contribute meaningfully to societal development.
Speaking on her ambition, Ekrakene said her aspirations extend beyond winning beauty pageant titles, stressing that she hopes to inspire young people, amplify important social causes and create lasting positive change in society.
Her participation in the national competition is expected to provide a platform to showcase Delta State’s cultural identity, talents and the achievements of its young people to a wider audience.
Miss Grand International, founded by Thai media personality and businessman Nawat Itsaragrisil, is a major international beauty pageant that attracts contestants from more than 100 countries and territories.
The international competition’s 15th edition is scheduled for October 2027 in Thailand, with the winner of Miss Grand Nigeria 2026 expected to represent the country at the global contest.
As preparations gather momentum, Ekrakene has appealed to Deltans, supporters and fans worldwide to vote massively for her to strengthen her chances of clinching the coveted national crown.
She explained that the second phase of the voting process would involve monetary contributions and would commence after all contestants had settled into camp.
According to the schedule released for the competition, contestants are expected to arrive at camp on October 30, 2026, ahead of the grand finale on Saturday, November 1, at the Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Airport Road, opposite the Vegetable Market, Benin City, Edo State.
For Ekrakene, the Miss Grand Nigeria contest represents more than a beauty competition. It is an opportunity to take her advocacy beyond Delta State, promote her community’s cultural heritage and demonstrate how pageantry can drive meaningful conversations around education, public health and community development.
With the national contest approaching, the Delta-born queen is counting on the support of her people and admirers across the world as she pursues her ambition of securing the Miss Grand Nigeria crown and earning the opportunity to represent Nigeria on the international stage.
