Cultural Pride as Laura Iyama, Crowned “Iria Virgin Girl of the Year 2025”
Cultural Pride as Laura Iyama, Crowned “Iria Virgin Girl of the Year 2025”
Cultural Pride as Laura Iyama, Crowned “Iria Virgin Girl of the Year 2025”
A young Nigerian woman, Laura Iyama from Rivers State, has earned widespread admiration after being crowned “Iria Virgin Girl of the Year 2025” during this year’s cultural celebrations in Ogu Kingdom.
The honour was bestowed during the annual Iria Festival, a centuries-old tradition celebrated in the Okrika Local Government Area. The festival is one of the most respected cultural rites in the region, dedicated to celebrating maiden daughters as they transition into recognized stages of womanhood.
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The ceremony, held with vibrant cultural displays, singing, dancing, and traditional rituals, brought together families, chiefs, guests, and community members who gathered to witness the symbolic event. Each maiden participating in the festival underwent a series of cultural rites designed to reflect purity, discipline, cultural identity, and the values upheld by the Okrika people.
After completing all the traditional processes, Laura Iyama stood out among the contestants. Her grace, comportment, and adherence to the cultural requirements earned her the prestigious title, making her the community’s celebrated maiden for the year.
Community elders praised the event as an important reminder of the beauty of tradition and the role of cultural heritage in shaping the identity of young women. Family members and well-wishers also expressed pride in Laura’s achievement, describing it as a significant milestone not just for her, but for her entire community.
With her new title as “Iria Virgin Girl of the Year 2025,” Laura Iyama now becomes a symbol of cultural pride and an ambassador of the cherished values of the Ogu Kingdom.
Cultural Pride as Laura Iyama, Crowned “Iria Virgin Girl of the Year 2025”
