23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Architects of the Border
At the border of Anambra State, Nigeria, security protocols force passengers to disembark and walk across the checkpoint while vehicles are searched. Amidst this tension and transit, a young boy marches forward, balancing a complex cardboard mansion on his head. Complete with a water tower and gates, his creation is a masterpiece of recycled materials—a symbol of the ingenuity and architectural dreams thriving in the streets.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Anambra, Nigeria |
| Camera: | NIKON D3500 |
| Copyright: | © Adeboye Malumi |