Ajagbusi Ekun

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Ajagbusi Ekun was a traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, Ondo state, southwestern Nigeria. He succeeded Olowo Ojugbelu Arere, the first Olowo of Owo. [1] [2]

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References

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