The Argungu Fishing Festival

The Argungu Fishing Festival stands at the third place among the most famous festivals in Nigeria. The festival is a four-day event held every year in the town of Argungu in the Nigerian state of Kebbi. It began in 1934 as a sign of the end of years of antagonism between the Sokoto Caliphate and the Kingdom of Kebbi.

In February or March, the festival takes place on the Sokoto River. Thousands of fishermen compete to catch the biggest fish using only nets. Dance and music performances, sporting activities, and art and craft exhibits are among the other attractions. People travel from all over the world to witness or observe the most famous festival in Nigeria.

The Argungu Fishing Festival is thought to have begun during the historic peace visit by Alhaji Hassan Dan Mu'azu, the 16th Sultan of Sokoto at the time. It is thought that the Sultan's prayers during his visit, after being greeted by a large fish, made the argungu waters fertile and special, leading to a yearly remembrance of the Sultan's visit.

Location: Argungu, Kebbi, Nigeria

Date: February or March