The scene depicts an informal settlement in Iwaya, Nigeria, constructed over a body of water and surrounding refuse-strewn terrain, under a partly cloudy sky

The scene depicts an informal settlement in Iwaya, Nigeria, constructed over a body of water and surrounding refuse-strewn terrain, under a partly cloudy sky. In the immediate foreground, a weathered wooden canoe-like boat, approximately 6-7 meters in length, serves as a living area. A white tarp provides shade over its central section. Within this shaded area, an adult female wearing a dark patterned top is seated, with her right hand resting on the head of a child lying across her lap or beside her. This child wears a patterned top and dark pants, with bare feet extending over the boat's edge. Three additional children are present; one, in a patterned shirt, sits holding a light-colored bowl containing green food particles. Another child, with dark curly hair and a pink garment, sits to the far left with a red bowl in front. A woven basket filled with red, round objects (tomatoes) is positioned to the left, alongside a white plastic bucket and a green woven basket. The boat's floor consists of a bamboo matting. The boat is situated in dark, murky water heavily contaminated with refuse, including discarded tires, plastic, and fabric debris. In the midground, other wooden boats are visible. To the left, a person in a red shirt is seen in a boat, operating a long pole or paddle. To the right, a person in a teal garment is positioned in another boat, appearing to interact with ropes or items near the water. A wooden post wrapped with white fabric stands vertically to the right of the main boat. The background reveals a vast, dense expanse of improvised shelters and structures constructed from tarps, corrugated metal, and salvaged materials, extending to the horizon. Distant urban skyline elements are faintly discernible on the far horizon.