This image captures a dense, open-air market scene in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, specifically near the New Auto-Spare Parts Market in Odoakpu

This image captures a dense, open-air market scene in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, specifically near the New Auto-Spare Parts Market in Odoakpu. The perspective is elevated, looking down into the congested commercial area. The ground consists primarily of uneven, reddish-brown mud with visible puddles and debris, indicating poor drainage or recent rain. Numerous individuals, numbering in the dozens, navigate these muddy pathways. Many are carrying or situated beneath large, colorful market umbrellas for shelter, including orange (some branded "POCO"), blue, red (one branded "A.I.A.F"), yellow, and brown variations. The market comprises numerous makeshift stalls and temporary structures constructed with corrugated metal roofs, blue tarpaulins, and large umbrellas. Visible goods include textiles and what appears to be corn at various vendor points. People are observed walking, standing, and engaging in commercial transactions. One man in a red shirt walks through a muddy section, while another in a blue shirt holds a red umbrella. Overhead, a complex web of black electrical or communication cables crisscrosses the scene at multiple elevations. In the background, an orange passenger bus and several smaller white vehicles are stationary or moving on a more defined road adjacent to the primary market area. The market is flanked by multi-story buildings of varying construction styles, some with corroded tin roofs, others with more modern finishes. Visible signage on these buildings includes "HEAD OFFICE NEW AUTO-SPARE PARTS MARKET, ODOAKPU, ONITSHA ANAMBRA STATE," "CAMON 20," "PLAZA," and "COMMUNICATION."