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

A young boy pauses at the Anambra border crossing, clutching a battered cardboard house. His shirt reads "WONDER," creating a poignant contrast with his weary expression. In a place of transit and security checks, he stands as a silent testament to the resilience of childhood, carrying his art through the heat and dust in hopes of a sale.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Anambra, Nigeria
Camera: NIKON D3500
Copyright: © Adeboye Malumi