This image displays a close-up, eye-level view of a meal in Itirin, Nigeria

This image displays a close-up, eye-level view of a meal in Itirin, Nigeria. A white, ceramic bowl, approximately 20 cm in diameter, is centrally positioned and filled with a vibrant reddish-orange stew or soup, rich with green vegetable flecks. Submerged within the liquid are several pieces of protein, including an elongated, brown, solid item. A silver-colored metal spoon is shown actively scooping a portion of the stew from the bowl; the spoon holds a significant clump of yellowish-green, textured food, likely a paste-like component such as ground melon seeds (egusi) mixed with vegetables. A human hand, with a dark skin tone, is visible on the lower right, gripping the handle of the spoon. The bowl rests on a bright green plastic surface, which appears to be a tray or tabletop. The background is out of focus, revealing a blurred pattern of brown and beige tones, consistent with a wooden or stone-paneled wall.