23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The Weight of Sustenance

In Lagos, Nigeria, a widow carries a care package home during a community outreach event. Organized to celebrate a 40th birthday ("Sharing Love with Dara"), the initiative turned a personal milestone into a lifeline for local mothers and widows. Her expression captures the quiet dignity of resilience and the deep appreciation for community support in challenging economic times.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Adeboye Malumi