Widely known for its spectacular fishing festival, Argungu is a city in Kebbi State in North-west Nigeria. Argungu offers visitors the best of hospitality, cuisine, and fun. The thriving city has an estimated population of 47,064 as at 2007. Largely agrarian, Argungu is a perfect place to getaway or escape the buzz of the city.
Things to do in Argungu
Attend the Argungu fishing festival
There is no other fishing festival as popular as the Argungu International fishing festival in Nigeria. It is a festival that attracts visitors from far and wide and it is one of the most anticipated festivals in Nigeria. The yearly festival is a four-day cultural event that comes to a peak with the fishing festival in Matan Fada River. Fishermen from the nooks and crannies of Kebbi make feisty attempts and efforts to catch the biggest fish. The man who catches the biggest fish is handsomely rewarded. The annual event apart from the fishing festival also features musical, cultural and...
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