In Barakin Akawo, Nigeria, two young boys are seated at a makeshift workbench outdoors. The workbench is constructed from weathered plywood and wooden planks, with sawdust and debris scattered across its surface. In the foreground, a handsaw and a power tool, possibly a staple gun or nail gun, are visible. One boy, wearing a dark blue shirt, is on the left, looking towards the other boy. The boy on the right, dressed in a yellow and green shirt, is looking at the boy on the left and holding two plastic bottles, one filled with a yellowish liquid and the other with a reddish liquid. Between them on the workbench are pieces of light blue foam. Behind the boys, a scene of disarray suggests a workshop or scrap yard. Several pieces of upholstered furniture, including sofas and chairs, are stacked and covered in plastic wrap. The structures in the background are constructed from corrugated metal sheets, some rusted and weathered, indicating a low-income or informal settlement. Overhead, electrical wires crisscross the sky, and a tall, slender tree is visible in the distance. The overall environment appears to be an outdoor workspace in a densely populated urban or semi-urban area.

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Tuwanga Barry

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Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 11:12 AM

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Barakin Akawo, Nigeria

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In Barakin Akawo, Nigeria, two young boys are seated at a makeshift workbench outdoors. The workbench is constructed from weathered plywood and wooden planks, with sawdust and debris scattered across…read more

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