This image captures a roadside scene in Aramoko-Ekiti, Nigeria, featuring an outdoor food preparation area

This image captures a roadside scene in Aramoko-Ekiti, Nigeria, featuring an outdoor food preparation area. In the foreground, two dark, repurposed metal barrels serve as makeshift ovens, each topped with a circular wire mesh grate. The barrel closest to the viewer, appearing dark brown and stained, rests on stones, with a visible accumulation of white ash and charcoal remnants at its base, indicating active use for cooking. On its grate, a densely packed pile of numerous roasted or smoked fish, likely catfish, exhibits a dark, charred exterior. Behind it, a second, slightly smaller barrel holds another large quantity of similar roasted fish on its grate. Beyond the barrels, a narrow, vegetated drainage ditch or stream runs horizontally across the midground. A rudimentary footbridge, constructed from several wooden planks, spans this waterway. The banks of the ditch are covered in lush green foliage. To the left, an upward sloping area features more dense greenery and the visible roots of a large tree, behind which are partially obscured simple, light-colored buildings. To the right, a paved road or dirt path extends into the distance, parallel to the ditch. In the background on this road, a single individual wearing a red top is visible, possibly on a bicycle or motorcycle, moving away from the viewer. The overall environment suggests an overcast sky and an unpaved ground surface around the cooking area.