The image depicts an outdoor gathering in Kwali, Nigeria, beneath a multi-colored fabric canopy system

The image depicts an outdoor gathering in Kwali, Nigeria, beneath a multi-colored fabric canopy system. The overhead structure features draped sections of deep blue, dark brown, and orange fabric, supported by a visible horizontal dark wooden pole. Bright daylight illuminates the scene. In the immediate foreground, the back of a person's head is visible, adorned with a dark brown, pleated headwrap or turban. Gold-colored earrings and a thin gold-colored necklace are also present on this individual, who is facing towards the center of the event. To the left mid-ground, a woman wearing a patterned headwrap and a striped dress in shades of white, black, and yellow is seated on a white plastic chair, which bears the partial inscription "ST. JOHN". She is turned slightly to her right, seemingly in conversation. Central to the mid-ground, a woman stands in a patterned, long-sleeved dress featuring earthy tones of brown, beige, and orange. Her hair is styled upwards, and she is positioned in a manner suggesting performance or dancing. Behind her, a man in a light-colored t-shirt with "YOU ARE WELCOME" printed on the back stands facing away from the camera. To the left of the performing woman, partially obscured, a young male in a yellow t-shirt with black text is seated. On the right side of the frame, a person is seated behind a large, light-colored drum, actively playing it with drumsticks. A large, dark speaker or piece of sound equipment is positioned adjacent to the drummer. The background reveals numerous other individuals, both seated and standing, observing the central activities. Additional light blue and green canopies are visible further back, interspersed with natural foliage and trees.