The image depicts an outdoor scene in an urban area of Onitsha, Nigeria, characterized by refuse accumulation and handling

The image depicts an outdoor scene in an urban area of Onitsha, Nigeria, characterized by refuse accumulation and handling. Six male individuals are present. In the center, a large, overflowing pile of mixed waste, including fabrics, plastic, and various debris, rests on a metal platform consistent with a truck bed or large container. One adult male, wearing a light-colored patterned shirt, blue jeans, a black baseball cap, and a dark face covering, stands atop this refuse pile, leaning forward and looking down. To his left, another adult male, dressed in a dark jacket, blue cap, and red gloves, stands on the ground, looking downward. Adjacent to the truck bed on the right, two more adult males are visible; one wears a green t-shirt and light-colored trousers, facing away from the camera, while the other, partially obscured, wears dark clothing. In the foreground, two children are present. A young boy, viewed from the back, wears a white t-shirt and holds a yellow jerrycan. To his right, another young boy, wearing a green long-sleeved shirt with red cuffs and striped trousers, faces the camera with a neutral expression. The ground is unpaved dirt, heavily littered with various items including plastic bottles, paper, and a black plastic bin lying on its side. In the background, multi-story residential buildings with light brown/peach-colored stucco exteriors are visible. Some buildings feature balconies with hanging laundry and satellite dishes. A concrete wall, stained with dirt and possibly moisture, separates the ground level from the base of the buildings. Sunlight illuminates the scene, casting shadows and highlighting the concrete wall. The activity suggests a waste collection, sorting, or scavenging operation.