This image captures a bustling daytime street market scene in Lagos, Nigeria, set on a concrete sidewalk adjacent to a modern, multi-story building with grey paneling

This image captures a bustling daytime street market scene in Lagos, Nigeria, set on a concrete sidewalk adjacent to a modern, multi-story building with grey paneling. In the foreground, the back of a person wearing a bright yellow garment is visible, with an orange perforated plastic basket and a small green bottle on the ground nearby. The midground is dominated by an extensive display of various goods. Hundreds of shoes, sandals, and slippers, predominantly dark colors, are spread directly on the rough concrete ground. Adjacent to these, on a yellow tarp, are neatly stacked piles of wooden-handled brushes and numerous small packaged items, likely cosmetics, perfumes, or personal care products. Large, rough stones and white/yellow sacks are also visible near the display. To the right, two women are seated. The prominent figure, an older woman, sits on a low wooden stool. She wears a striped short-sleeved top, a long orange and black patterned skirt, and an orange headwrap, with a black shoulder bag resting on her lap. Her right hand is raised to her mouth. Another woman, partially obscured, is seated behind her. In the background, a metal gate affixed to the grey building is visible, with some clothes hanging on it. Beyond the market displays, several other individuals, including men, are present, some appearing to tend to more merchandise. Further in the background, an elevated road or bridge structure is visible under a bright sky, suggesting an urban thoroughfare.