A young Black boy, estimated to be between 7-9 years old, stands barefoot on a dry dirt path in the city of Zango, Nigeria

A young Black boy, estimated to be between 7-9 years old, stands barefoot on a dry dirt path in the city of Zango, Nigeria. He wears a dark, short-sleeved collared shirt and light blue pants that appear to be rolled up. His hands and feet show visible dust or dirt. The boy holds a bright blue plastic bowl upside down in his left hand, which has a distinct red mark on its side. His gaze is directed slightly to his right, with a neutral facial expression. To the boy's right, a single-story building constructed from tan-colored concrete blocks or mud bricks features a small rectangular window and a wooden door. A raised concrete step or platform runs along the base of this building. Parallel to the building and the path, an open drainage channel is visible, containing murky water and various pieces of refuse. The immediate ground around the boy and extending into the background is uneven, composed of dry earth mixed with scattered small debris like leaves, twigs, and plastic waste. In the background, a dirt road extends, lined with sparse trees and other less distinct buildings. The scene is illuminated by natural daylight.