burial ceremony in progress in a wooded area in Ibaoko, Nigeria

burial ceremony in progress in a wooded area in Ibaoko, Nigeria. A white coffin, adorned with purple ribbon, is being lowered into a shallow grave. Four men are involved in the process, including one wearing a red and purple basketball jersey with the number 24 on the back, and another wearing a red cap. Several onlookers, including men and women, stand behind the grave. The ground is sandy and littered with leaves and debris. The trees in the background are lush and green, suggesting a tropical climate.