Olowo of Owo

The Olowo of Owo is the paramount Yoruba king of Owo, a city in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria which was the capital of Yoruba city-state between 1400 and 1600 AD.[1][2] Ojugbelu Arere, the first Olowo of Owo was the direct descendant of Oduduwa known as the father of the Yorubas. The name Owo meaning Respect in British English was coined from the intrigue attitude of Ojugbelu who was the pioneer Olowo of Owo.[3]

Ruling families

Owo is ruled by princes who are descendants of Olowo Elewuokun according to Ifá consultations.[4][5] The king is often assisted by appointed chiefs collectively known as Edibo Ologho and other chief such as the, Sashere, Ojumu Odo, Elerewe Ayida, Ajana Atelukoluko, the ifa priest of Owo and Akowa loja who is the head of chiefs in Iloro quarters of Owo.[6][7] According to Owo traditions, the Olowo is often appointed by king-makers in which the iloro chiefs under the leadership of Akowa loja play a significant role in the king installations.[8] The iloro chief comprises the senior chiefs collectively known as Ighare and the others collectively known as the Ugbama.[9] Both play a major role during the installation of the appointed Olowo of Owo.

Reigned Olowo
  • Ojugbelu Arere, (1019-1070) the first Olowo of Owo
  • Olowo Imade (1070-1106)
  • Olowo Korodo(1106-1156)
  • Olowo Agwobojoro(1156-1209)
  • Olowo Odondon (1209-1260)
  • Olowo Ajegunren (1260-1305)
  • Olowo Asunsola(1305 -1332)
  • Olowo Rerengejen(1340-1356)
  • Olowo Asunsoma(1356-1386)
  • Olowo Geja/Ogeja(1386-1430)
  • Olowo Imagele(1430-1481)
  • Olowo Alamuren(1481-1539)
  • Olowo Omasan(1539-1578)
  • Olowo Omaro(1578-1600)
  • Olowo Osogboye(1600-1648)
  • Olowo Alubiolokun(1648-1690)
  • Olowo Otutubosun(1690-1719)
  • Olowo Ajagbusiekon(1719-1760)
  • Olowo Ajaka(1760-1781)
  • Olowo Elewuokun(1781-1833)
  • Olowo Aghagunghaye & Sons(1833-1876)
  • Olowo Adaraloye (1876-1880)
  • Olowo Aladetoun (1880-1889)
  • Olowo Aralepo Olubila(1889)
  • Olowo Olagbegi Atanneye I(1889-1902)
  • Olowo Olateru Olagbegi I(1913-1938)
  • Olowo Ajike Ogunoye (1938-1941)[10]
  • Olowo Olateru Olagbegi II (1941-1968)
  • Olowo Adekonla Ogunoye II (1968-1993)
  • Olowo Olateru Olagbegi II (1993-1999)
  • Folagbade Olateru Olagbegi III (1999-2019).
  • Gbadegesin Ajibade Ogunoye III (July 2019)

See also

References
  1. Smith (1988), Kingdoms of the Yoruba, p.51.
  2. "Owo culture of ancient Nigeria". Vanguard News. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  3. Smith (1988), Kingdoms of the Yoruba, p.52.
  4. "Nigeriaworld -- Dramatic changes in the Palaces: An expired tradition in Yoruba Nation". Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  5. http://allafrica.com/stories/200202110544.html
  6. "www.ngrguardiannews.com". Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  7. "Deji Of Akure Part 3: The Trojan Horse Plea Of The Deposed Deji By Dr. Wumi Akintide". Sahara Reporters. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  8. "Tension in Owo over vacant stool". Online Nigeria. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  9. "Details - The Nation Archive". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
  10. Taiwo Abiodun. "At 103, griot says 'I need a wife'". The Nation. Retrieved 30 December 2014.
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