The Pulse of Jos: Daily Life and Commerce in Nigeria

A man wearing a yellow shirt and black baseball cap stands on a street in Jos, Nigeria, pulling a cart loaded with goods. The cart is laden with coconuts, small bagged items, and multiple boxes of Indomie instant noodles, secured with black straps. Indomie boxes include "Chicken" and "Super Pack" varieties. The cart itself has a metal frame and wooden supports, with a single tire visible. The street is paved and shows signs of wear, with a grassy area and buildings visible along the roadside. In the background, there are other vehicles, including "keke napeps" (three-wheeled taxis) and pedestrians. A small sign on one of the Indomie boxes reads "indomie.ng/arewa," indicating a regional sales focus for Northern Nigeria.

The video shows two men walking down a street, each balancing a tray of packaged food items on their heads. They are walking towards the camera. The man in the front wears a white t-shirt with red writing and dark pants, while the man behind him wears a dark polo shirt and dark jeans. Both men wear sandals. The street is lined with buildings and parked cars. Other pedestrians and cars are visible in the background. The sky is overcast.

A man walks on a brick sidewalk along a street with parked cars. He carries a bucket in one hand and wears a bundle of pink objects on his head. The man is wearing a lime green t-shirt with black accents and blue pants. He walks towards the camera. Other people are walking along the street in the background. A parked white van has the words "MUM WE'VE GOT YOUR HEART" printed on its side. Other vendors and their goods are visible along the sidewalk. The day is sunny.

A woman is the primary subject of the video. She is wearing a striped black shirt with an ornate design on the front. She is wearing braids with curls at the ends. She has red nail polish on her fingernails and a gold bracelet on her wrist. She is looking directly at the camera. Her hand is near her head. The background is slightly blurred, but appears to be a building with bars over the window. There is also a sign visible.

A view from inside a vehicle, likely a Toyota, in Jos, Nigeria, showing a person wearing black sweatpants and black and white Nike slides. The person has one foot on the floor mat and the other covered in a black sock is on the accelerator. The vehicle's interior is worn, with a black floor mat bearing the Toyota logo and black leather interior. The image captures a typical driving scene with the person likely operating the vehicle.

A person is kneeling on a concrete surface surrounded by numerous pieces of lumber, potentially in Jos, Nigeria. The individual is wearing a dark jacket, dark pants with a white logo, and sandals, and appears to be measuring or marking a piece of wood with a red object, possibly a pencil or marker. In the background, there are other items including a light blue cloth, a toolbox, and possibly a bag. A tree trunk is visible to the left, and a bicycle is partially visible at the bottom. The background also shows a red and brown wall and patches of green vegetation, suggesting an outdoor or semi-outdoor setting. The concrete surface is textured and shows signs of weathering.