Umasoye (Franca) Igwe is a multidisciplinary cultural practitioner, project manager, and communications professional dedicated to the revitalization and digital representation of Indigenous languages. She is the Founder of the Speak Ekpeye Fluently Language Initiative (SEFLI), where she pioneered the first digital learning resource for the Ekpeye language and leads projects that expand access to Indigenous knowledges online.

Umasoye serves as Rapporteur for the UNESCO Group on Digital Equality and Domains under the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (IDIL 2022–2032). She also leads the African Languages Digital Activism campaign on TikTok in collaboration with Rising Voices, coordinating a rotating account that brings together African language activists to showcase their languages, communities, and digital advocacy initiatives.

Her work bridges technology, culture, and advocacy, earning her recognitions such as the WSIS 2022 Hackathon Award for ICTs for Indigenous Languages.