Dressed in a stunning bronze embroidered sheer gown on the orange carpet, Kiki Iriafen surely knows how to make heads turn! The gorgeous Southern California University graduate flaunted her curves in a customised gown to honour her Nigerian roots at the WNBA draft.
Explaining her ensemble, Iriafen told the media, “So, I worked with a Nigerian designer. Her name is Nneka Alexander, and we custom-made this dress. It took about two months, and it was super important to me to showcase my Nigerian culture by working with her. I also have some Nigerian beads and earrings. I felt like this was the perfect carpet to do so.”
Replete with golden embroidery, intricate beadwork, and a well-fitted corset, Kiki’s attire symbolised cultural inclusivity – something that the drafts strongly represent. Besides, Iriafen’s dress weaved its magic on the committee as she became the no.4 overall pick for the Washington Mystics on Monday night.
“With the 4th pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Washington Mystics select Okikiola Iriafen, university of Southern Califorina,” WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced.
Despite her breathtaking experience at the drafts, we have little to no information regarding Kiki’s private life. Though she shares her moments with teammates on social media, is she single? Does she have a special someone cheering for her from the stands? Let us explore the relationship status of the newly-drafted rookie.
Is Kiki Iriafen Single or Dating?
Iriafen is not very active when it comes to social media. Though she does give her fans a little peak into her off-court practices, meetings, endorsements, or ad campaigns here and there, there is no information available in public records that confirms she is dating.
Iriafen is usually reserved when it comes to talking about her private life and portraying her relationships for the world to see. She isn’t very vocal and rarely expresses her views and opinions on social media. That is why it was surprising when Iriafen wished her friend and former teammate with a sweet message on Instagram.
On her friend’s 21st birthday, the former USC Trojan forward tagged her former teammate and friend, Eleni Bosgana, with a collage of four selfies taken off-court and caption that read, “Happy Birthday Eleni!!! Love you forever!!”
Iriafen and Bosgana hit it off as friends during Kiki’s time at the Stanford Cardinal, where scored an average of 19.4 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game before joining the Trojans.
Who did Kiki Iriafen date previously? What’s her dating history?
Kiki Iriafen is a 21-year-old (born on August 26, 2003) Nigerian- American native who successfully represented the USC Trojans in 2025 March Madness. However, what’s better than becoming an official part of the WNBA? The Mystics welcomed her onto the team on Monday. Still, despite such an inspiring career trajectory, we have no details of her dating history. No public information regarding her previous dates or dating history is available.
Whether it was her appearance at the WNBA drafts or the social media, Kiki Iriafen seems to be single at the moment. An inspiration for several young female athletes, Kiki comes across as an eligible bachelor who is sure to have piqued an interest in many with her entry on the orange carpet. Who knows? She might even land someone shortly!
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