Street acrobats in Nairobi, Kenya, are entertaining motorists caught in the capital's notorious traffic jams, according to the Associated Press. When traffic lights turn red at a busy intersection, six performers dressed in leopard-print costumes enter the street to execute somersaults and other acrobatic stunts. One performer juggles woven hats before approaching halted drivers with a hat, hoping to collect tips. Photographs of the performances were taken by AP photographer Brian Inganga on August 27, 2026.
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