This image captures a close-up, elevated view of an active charcoal grill in Abuja, Nigeria, typically associated with street food vendors

This image captures a close-up, elevated view of an active charcoal grill in Abuja, Nigeria, typically associated with street food vendors. On a blackened wire mesh grate, various pieces of meat are visibly cooking over glowing red and orange charcoal briquettes, partially covered in white ash. The primary subjects are several pieces of chicken, appearing to be halves or quarters, exhibiting partially browned and lightly charred skin, indicating ongoing cooking. Above the chicken, multiple skewers hold darker, reddish-brown pieces of meat, consistent with marinated or spiced grilled meat such as suya. Wisps of white smoke rise from the cooking meat. In the lower right foreground, a pair of silver-colored metal tongs rests on the grill. The immediate environment is dark and out of focus, suggesting an evening setting or a sheltered vendor stall. No people are visible.