This image depicts an outdoor cooking scene in Lugbe, Nigeria

This image depicts an outdoor cooking scene in Lugbe, Nigeria. A large, blackened cast-iron pot, approximately 60-70 cm in diameter, is centrally positioned, resting on an improvised earthen or concrete stove structure. The pot contains numerous golden-brown, spherical food items, approximately 3-5 cm in diameter, actively frying in a quantity of dark, bubbling oil. A long-handled, dark metal slotted spoon or skimmer is partially submerged in the oil, positioned among the frying food. Beneath and around the pot, several raw and partially charred wooden logs are arranged, indicating a wood-fired heat source. Ash and embers are visible on the ground directly below the pot, consistent with an active or recently used fire. The ground surface is a mixture of packed earth, scattered ash, and some fragmented concrete. In the upper right quadrant, a bright blue plastic sieve or colander with a visible mesh pattern rests on an indistinct support. The background reveals a rustic setting with a rough, light-colored wall constructed from what appears to be unplastered concrete or mud blocks, featuring exposed wooden support beams. Additional, less distinct objects and containers are partially visible in the upper background against the wall. No individuals are visible in the frame.