A young dark-skinned male, appearing to be a child or adolescent, stands in profile facing right on a dirt shoulder in Gwagwarwa, Nigeria

A young dark-skinned male, appearing to be a child or adolescent, stands in profile facing right on a dirt shoulder in Gwagwarwa, Nigeria. He balances a large, vertically stacked bundle of woven mats, secured with black straps, on his head. He wears a dark, possibly black, short-sleeved t-shirt with a faded graphic print and dark trousers with a light side stripe. His right hand is raised towards his slightly open mouth. His skin, particularly on his arms and face, exhibits dirt or dust. The ground immediately surrounding him is heavily littered with various debris, including plastic bags, fabric scraps, and general refuse. Adjacent to this dirty shoulder is an asphalt road, separated by a low concrete barrier or curb. A clear blue sky is visible overhead. In the background, across the road, a series of buildings line the street. A prominent two-story building with a light-colored corrugated roof and a wooden-railed balcony on the upper floor is central. To its left, a single-story building with a similar roof is visible. To the right, a light blue truck with white text on its side is parked or driving, partially obscuring other structures. In the distant left background, a yellow three-wheeled auto-rickshaw is visible, with faint figures of people nearby. A tall street light pole with a solar panel is also present on the far left. Strong sunlight casts distinct shadows on the ground in the foreground.