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 Olowo is often appointed by king-makers, " Omolowo's " after which the iloro chiefs under the leadership of "Akowa loja" play a significant role in the king installations. The iloro chief comprises the  senior chiefs collectively known as "Ighare" and the others collectively known as the "Ugbama". Both play a major role during the installation of the appointed "Olowo of Owo".