The image depicts a bustling, semi-enclosed food preparation area in Maiburiji, Nigeria

The image depicts a bustling, semi-enclosed food preparation area in Maiburiji, Nigeria. The concrete floor is uneven, marked with spills, and scattered with debris, including a crumpled piece of patterned fabric and a small puddle in the foreground. In the foreground, a young girl, estimated to be between 5-10 years old, is seated on a rough concrete block. She wears a maroon head covering (hijab) and a blue and green patterned skirt, holding a light-colored piece of food to her mouth. To her left, a dark metal chair with a brown cushion is empty. Numerous individuals are present, predominantly adults. On the far left, several men stand, one in a white tunic and cap, another in a light-colored shirt and dark trousers. In the midground, an older woman with a light complexion is seated, actively engaged in cooking, stirring a large, dark pot or pan positioned over a visible heat source. Green plastic bowls are nearby. A tall man in a black long-sleeved garment stands with his back largely to the camera, positioned directly in front of the seated girl, holding a small object behind his back. To his right, another man in a light-colored tunic and trousers stands with hands on his hips, wearing white Adidas slide sandals. Behind him, a woman in a purple head covering is seated. In the background, further cooking stations are visible, including a large pot resting on a metal stand. Scattered on the ground near these stations are numerous light-colored, oval-shaped objects, possibly eggs or tubers. A red plastic bucket and a blue plastic bucket are also present on the floor. The structure appears to be made of simple materials, possibly wood, suggesting an open-fronted stall or a covered communal area.