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Olowo

Also known as Olowo of Owo

The Olowo is the title of the king of Owo, a Yoruba kingdom in Ondo State, Nigeria. The royal line traces its descent to Ojugbelu, said to be a son or grandson of Oduduwa of Ile-Ife. The Olowo ruled with graded chiefs and town quarters, and the court adopted much regalia and ritual from neighbouring Benin. The title continues as a traditional office.

Olowo
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Kingdom of Owo

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Olowo. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/olowo
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