In the northwest of northern Nigeria, in the state of Kebbi, and other northern states like Niger State, there is an annual four-day festival called the Argungu Fishing Festival or Argungu Dance Festival.

The area is made mainly of orchards called (“lamb” in Hausa) and lush river sections called (“matanfada, mala”) that have extensive irrigation. Muslims make up the majority of fishermen, who also tend to be farmers.

The biggest historical attraction in Argungu for tourists from around the world is the Kanta Museum. Travelers come to Argungu from all over the world just to experience the event.

Fievents and unity are the primary goals of the Argungu fishing festival. The festival typically lasts four days and includes other important cultural activities.

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As a symbol of the abolition of the centuries-long antagonism between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kebbi Kingdom, the event was first held in 1934. The growth of the state as a whole has advanced significantly as a result of the festival.

The term “Fishing-Frenzy festival” is commonly used. In the riverside town of Argungu in the Kebbi State, the event is held to honor the start of the fishing season. Each year, it is observed during February and March.