The image displays an active outdoor market scene in Makurdi, Nigeria, under an overcast sky

The image displays an active outdoor market scene in Makurdi, Nigeria, under an overcast sky. The ground is a reddish-brown dirt surface. In the foreground, a woman wearing a yellow and black patterned top and a dark skirt sits with her back to the camera, actively sorting light-colored items into a dark basin. Adjacent to her, a substantial pile of light-skinned tubers and a separate pile of green-yellow citrus fruits are arranged directly on the ground. Green leafy vegetables are displayed on a white cloth to the left, alongside smaller quantities of red and yellow produce. Numerous large, off-white or light-colored sacks, filled with commodities such as grains or beans, stand upright throughout the middle ground, serving as vendors' displays. One prominent yellow sack is visible on the ground, bearing the text "OPTIMUM 100% POTATO." Approximately fifteen to twenty individuals are visible, predominantly adults, engaged in market activities; some stand around the produce sacks, while others move through the crowded space. Clothing includes various patterned fabrics, solid t-shirts (two individuals wear bright yellow t-shirts), and light attire. In the background, simple, single-story structures with weathered corrugated metal roofs and walls indicate permanent or semi-permanent market stalls. An open patterned umbrella provides shade for vendors on the left side of the scene. Two motorcycles are partially visible in the mid-background, integrated into the market's activity.