This image depicts a bustling street scene at Itakpe Junction, Nigeria, under bright daylight conditions

This image depicts a bustling street scene at Itakpe Junction, Nigeria, under bright daylight conditions. In the midground, a central figure is prominently featured, clad in an elaborate, full-body traditional costume characterized by vertical black, white, and red stripes on the lower half, and a complex, multi-layered upper section including a headpiece with green elements. This individual holds a thin, multi-branched stick or whip in their right hand. To the immediate left in the foreground, the front quarter of a white Toyota Hilux pickup truck is visible, featuring black rims and a silver bumper. The paved road beyond the Hilux is occupied by numerous vehicles and people. Several motorcycles ("okadas") carrying riders and passengers are present in the midground, with one rider identifiable by a red shirt and orange helmet. A line of cars and SUVs extends into the background on the right, suggesting traffic or parked vehicles. In the distant background, a prominent mosque with two tall, white minarets and a green dome serves as a distinct landmark. Other urban structures are visible behind the vehicles and the mosque. The immediate foreground on the right consists of a strip of roadside vegetation, appearing somewhat dry and sparse, with visible litter and debris mixed within. The sky is bright and largely overexposed.