Virgins step out topless as they are initiated into womanhood during the Iria ceremony in Rivers state (photos)

Facebook user, Ala Mathias shared these photos of virgins who posed topless as they are initiated into womanhood in the annual Iria ceremony held in Okrika, Rivers state. He captioned the photos;

OKRIKA CULTURE AND HERITAGE

It Is Called Iria Ceremony, It Is A Process Of Welcoming Them To Womanhood.
It Is Usually Done By Virgins In The Ancient Days

This Particular Iria Ceremony Took Place Yesterday At Okrika Market Square, Rivers State.

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