Argungu, Nigeria

Kanta Museum

Kanta Museum is a museum in Argungu, Nigeria, adjacent to the main market. Built in 1831, the building was named after Muhammed Kanta, who founded the Kebbi Kingdom in 1515. It was erected by Yakubu Nabame, a former Emir of Kebbi, and served as the Emir's palace until 1942 when the British built a new administrative palace during the reign of Muhammed Sani.

City
Argungu
Country
Nigeria
Category
Museum
Suggested visit
About 120 minutes

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