An outdoor cultural procession unfolds under a bright, clear sky on a paved concrete surface in Lokoja, Nigeria

An outdoor cultural procession unfolds under a bright, clear sky on a paved concrete surface in Lokoja, Nigeria. The central figure, facing forward, wears an elaborate, multi-layered costume adorned with intricate patterns, beads, and white cowrie shells. This individual's face is obscured by a light-colored, stylized mask featuring a distinct mouth and eye openings, topped with a red, crown-like headdress. A metal walking stick is held in the left hand, while a flat, circular, disc-like object is held in the right. To the immediate left, a second masked figure, similarly dressed in ornate attire, holds a tall staff topped with a white, pointed cap resembling a bishop's mitre, accented with a red cross. Behind the second masked figure, several older men in patterned traditional shirts and caps observe the proceedings. To the right of the central figure, a man in a tan shirt and brown trousers carries a large, dark-red wooden log balanced on his right shoulder. He is part of a larger group of participants and onlookers, which includes women and children dressed in vibrant, patterned garments. The background is dominated by a modern, multi-story building featuring a dark-grey upper facade and extensive glass windows. Above and to the left of this building, a distinctive blue and white metallic canopy structure is visible, consistent with public infrastructure or a large commercial facility. This specific architectural context, including the canopy and modern building, places the location near the Ganaja Junction Flyover and associated market or public spaces in Lokoja.