The Igbo community wants the First Daughter title to become an annual tradition that supports young women.
A teenager who was crowned First Daughter of the Igbo community at a yam festival has said she wants to inspire girls to engage with the community.She is the first to hold the honour in the UK, and attended this year's festival at the weekend.It celebrates the beginning of the harvest and eating of new yam.Image caption,
As part of the 2022 festival, contestants for the First Daughter crown had to show a talent, and make a speech about what they could bring to the community. Speaking at this year's event Stephanie said: "It was a programme that was started to bring confidence to young women in our community. As part of her title, Stephanie received £300 which she is saving for university where she hopes to study medicine.
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