The image depicts a bustling street scene in Igbo Ukwu, Nigeria

The image depicts a bustling street scene in Igbo Ukwu, Nigeria. In the foreground, an adult female with dark skin walks right-to-left across a reddish-brown, dusty road, her body angled slightly toward the viewer. She wears a vibrant pink, long-sleeved dress and blue-toned flip-flops; her left foot is seen stepping on a discarded clear plastic bottle. On her head, she expertly balances a light-colored wooden tray laden with goods for sale: several clear plastic bottles filled with light-colored nuts (likely groundnuts/peanuts) and numerous smaller clear plastic bags containing similar items. She carries a dark brown shoulder bag over her left shoulder and a striped green and white plastic bag in her left hand. Her facial expression is neutral. A distinct shadow extends from her onto the road surface to her right. The background reveals a lively market environment. To the left, several buildings with corrugated roofs are visible, along with a white panel van, a red scooter, and multiple motorcycles. A street sign on a pole is partially visible. To the right, market stalls are set up under two large umbrellas, one solid purple and another striped purple and off-white, providing shade for displayed clothing items such as t-shirts and trousers. Several other individuals, including a child in a blue uniform, are present in this area. A yellow tricycle (keke Napep) is partially visible behind one umbrella. A white signboard with blue text stands near the stalls. Above the market setup, a tall structure supporting multiple black water tanks and a solar-powered light fixture is discernible. Green tree foliage is visible behind the stalls. The sky is overcast, and power lines traverse the upper portion of the frame. The lower-left corner shows a partial view of a dark vehicle mirror, suggesting the photograph was taken from inside or near a vehicle.