Everyday street scenes across two Nigerian cities, August 2026

A medium shot captures a street scene in Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria, under an overcast sky. In the foreground, a woman with a black headscarf and black t-shirt walks towards the viewer, holding a black bag and a smartphone. She wears a patterned skirt and a red garment draped over her shoulders. To her left, a blue minivan with its rear hatch open is parked on the street. A person in a dark robe stands beside the minivan, holding a purple bag. A beige backpack rests on the concrete sidewalk near the person. In the background, a street lined with buildings and trees stretches into the distance, with several other vehicles, including auto-rickshaws, visible. Streetlights and billboards adorn the roadside.

In Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria, under an overcast sky, a group of people are gathered near a road. In the foreground, a woman wearing a black long-sleeved shirt with orange accents and a leopard-print skirt is walking. She is holding an orange folder in her right hand, and some papers are visible on the ground near her feet. Behind her, a dark-colored car is parked, with a license plate reading "PLATEAU 242ZAE". A woman in a patterned blue, green, and brown dress and headscarf stands to the left of the car. Further back, a man in a white robe and head covering walks away from the camera, and another woman in a light-colored top and black pants is looking at her phone. In the background, a large, abstract white monument with a crown sculpture on top is visible, along with a tall radio tower. Palm trees and buildings line the side of the road, suggesting an urban environment.

An overcast day scene unfolds in Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria, where a young Black woman stands to the right of a blue car with its hatchback open, facing the camera. She wears a pink headband, clear-rimmed glasses, a black t-shirt, and a pink dress. Her right hand holds a smartphone, and her left hand is near a small, iridescent purse hanging from her shoulder and a white shopping bag. Behind her, to the left, two individuals are loading items into the car: a Black woman in a dark robe and a Black man in a teal robe. Luggage is visible on the sidewalk to the far left. The background features buildings and streetlights, indicating an urban setting.

The image captures a street scene in Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria. The foreground features a young person wearing a black t-shirt and dark pants, with white clogs on their feet. This individual is facing away from the camera, with their right arm around their head. Behind them, several adults are present. One man in a light grey vest and a black cap is seated on a curb, wearing neon yellow gloves and a colorful patterned shirt. To his right, a person in a purple t-shirt and blue jeans stands with their hands on their hips. Other individuals are visible further back, some sitting and others standing, near a red SUV and a black car. The ground is paved asphalt with scattered debris. A white cord lies on the asphalt to the right of the foreground subject. The environment suggests an outdoor, public space within a Nigerian city.

In Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria, an outdoor scene unfolds under a cloudy sky. The focus is on a group of people in the foreground and mid-ground, with a streetscape and architectural elements in the background. In the immediate foreground, a man of Asian descent is walking towards the viewer, his body angled to the left. He wears a blue and white striped long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, blue denim jeans, and dark sandals. A black object, possibly a phone holder or tool, is attached to his belt. To his right, a green and yellow auto-rickshaw, also known as a Keke Napep, is parked. The auto-rickshaw has the license plate "PT-16231" prominently displayed in white on its front fender. In the mid-ground, to the left of the auto-rickshaw, a Black man wearing a blue, red, and white horizontally striped sweater and dark pants is also walking. Further to the left, another Black man in a maroon long-sleeved shirt and dark pants walks away from the viewer. Behind these men, a group of people are gathered on a sidewalk. A woman in a yellow dress with a blue headscarf carries a blue bag. Several other individuals, including a man in a yellow reflective vest, are also present. In the background, a large, white archway structure, possibly a monument or a gateway, is visible. The arch has a red crown-like decoration at its apex. To the left of the archway, a blue building with white trim is seen, along with other structures and trees. Streetlights and overhead power lines are also present, indicating an urban or semi-urban environment. The ground is paved with concrete and appears somewhat worn.

A group of people are gathered on a paved roadside in Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria, with a large white monument in the background. Several women are present, some wearing colorful traditional attire, and appear to be vendors. One woman in a green and black patterned top and a black skirt is holding a plastic bag. Another woman in a teal and patterned dress is standing to her left. A man in a mustard-colored robe is standing to the right, facing away from the camera. In the foreground, several individuals are seated on the ground around buckets filled with nuts and other food items, suggesting a market scene. A three-wheeled motorized vehicle, commonly known as a "keke napep," is visible on the road in the middle ground. The environment appears to be a public area with buildings lining the street and trees in the distance.

The image depicts a young Black man walking on a concrete sidewalk in Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria. He is wearing a white long-sleeved button-down shirt, dark grey trousers with a patterned belt, and black shoes. A black shoulder bag is slung across his right shoulder, and he is holding a dark smartphone in his right hand. The man is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. To his left, there is a drainage ditch filled with litter, including plastic bags, bottles, and other debris. Greenery, including grass and a young corn plant, is visible growing in and around the ditch. Beyond the ditch, a well-maintained area of grass and small trees separates the sidewalk from a road. In the background, a large industrial building with smokestacks and power lines is visible. A billboard advertising "YES! Cornflakes" with a picture of a smiling woman is also prominent in the background. A few other people, including one wearing a pink garment, are walking in the distance. To the right of the sidewalk, a motorcycle is partially visible. The sky is overcast with scattered clouds.

In Jos, Nigeria, on a paved road, a man wearing a beanie and an orange shirt is sitting on a motorcycle. He is holding the handlebars with his right hand and a dark blue smartphone in his left hand. His left leg is extended forward, and his right leg is bent. Behind him, a three-wheeled taxi, known as an "okada" or "keke," is visible. Inside the taxi, several passengers are seated, some wearing headscarves and traditional attire. The background shows buildings, including structures with glass facades and signs for businesses such as "FwEn," "FOREX TRADING," and "FREDMEDIA." Palm trees line the roadside, and other vehicles, including cars and another motorcycle, are present. The overall scene depicts a typical street view in Jos, with modes of transport and commercial activity.

A woman in a blue and white patterned dress is holding two purple banners in an outdoor, urban setting. The banners read "CHAPTER. You're Ready." She has dark, braided hair. Behind her is a colorful auto-rickshaw filled with items. Several other people and vehicles are visible in the background, suggesting a busy street in Jos, Nigeria. The ground is asphalt, and there are buildings and palm trees lining the street.

In Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria, on a cloudy day, two women and a man are near a street with buildings in the background. A woman in the foreground, wearing a blue and yellow striped shirt and black pants, carries a black handbag and a blue bag. Beside her, a motorcycle is parked, with a bottle of water attached to its front. Behind her, a second woman, dressed in a red and yellow patterned dress and a headscarf, walks away carrying a brown woven bag. A man on the motorcycle is partially visible in the background. The street appears to be paved, and there is a concrete curb. Buildings, including a modern structure with blue windows and an older building with arched windows, are visible along the street. Palm trees and other vegetation are also present.

The image depicts a street scene in Barakin Lerawi, Nigeria. In the foreground, a young Black man is seated on a motorcycle, wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. To his right, another Black man stands beside a yellow and green motorized tricycle, dressed in a black shirt and gray pants. He is holding a smartphone and an umbrella. Behind them, other vehicles, including cars and tricycles, are visible on the road, and people are walking on the sidewalk. The environment suggests a busy urban setting with moderate traffic.

A woman wearing a black headscarf, a purple cardigan, and a colorful patterned dress walks on a sidewalk in the city of Jos, Nigeria. She carries a black bag in her left hand. In the background, a roundabout with a prominent monument featuring a crown is visible, along with various vehicles, including cars and a water tanker, and other pedestrians. The sky is overcast.