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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 between 1400 and 1600 AD. Ojugbelu Arere, the first Olowo of Owo was the direct descendant of Oduduwa known as the ''father of the Yorubas''. The current Olowo of Owo is His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, who is also the 32nd paramount ruler of Owo kingdom. The name ''Owo'' meaning ''Respect'' in British English was coined from the intrigue attitude of Ojugbelu who was the pioneer ''Olowo of Owo''. Ruling families Owo is ruled by princes who are descendants of Olowo Elewuokun according to Ifá consultations. 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. According to Owo traditions, the Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III
Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III (born 6 July 1966) is the Olowo of Owo and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land. His father was Oba Adekola Ogunoye II, the Olowo of Owo, who reigned between 1968 and 1993. His mother was Olori Adenike Yeyesa Ogunoye. Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III was presented with the staff of office by the Governor of Ondo State Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu on 14 December 2019. Early career life Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye attended the Nigerian Law School in Abuja and he was consequently called to the Nigerian Bar, as barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He served as Ondo State Director of Finance before becoming the Olowo. The Crown Call Shortly after his appointment as permanent secretary, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III exited the civil service to ascend the exalted throne of his forefathers as the 32nd Olowo of Owo The Olowo of Owo is the paramount Yoruba king of Owo, a city in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria which was the ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olowo Elewuokun
Olowo Elewuokun was a traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, Ondo state, southwestern Nigeria Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o .... He succeeded his brother, Olowo Ajaka and was succeeded by his son, Olowo Aragunwaye. References Yoruba monarchs Nigerian traditional rulers People from Owo Olagbegi family {{DEFAULTSORT:Elewuokun, Olowo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olowo Ajagbusiekon
Ajagbusi Ekun was a traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, Ondo state, southwestern Nigeria. He succeeded Olowo Ojugbelu Arere, the first 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 between 1400 and 1600 AD. Ojugbelu Arere, the first Olowo of Owo was the direct descendant of Oduduwa known as the .... References Yoruba monarchs Nigerian traditional rulers People from Owo Olagbegi family {{Nigeria-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |