The Iria Festival: A Celebration of Womanhood Among the Ijaw People“Ijaw,” which means “truth,” represents a people with a rich and vibrant cultural heritage—one of its most prominent traditions being the Iria ceremony. This age-old practice is particularly notable in Okrika, located in the Eastern Ijaw region. The origin of Iria dates back to Tomonoro, … Continue reading The Iria Festival: A Celebration of Womanhood