Ajagbusi Ekun

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Ajagbusi Ekun
Traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, Ondo state, southwestern Nigeria
PredecessorOlowo Ojugbelu Arere, the first Olowo of Owo
Born Owo, Ondo state Southwestern Nigeria
Religion Traditional religion

Ajagbusi Ekun was a traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom, an ancient Yoruba city-state, modern day southwestern Nigeria. He succeeded Olowo Ojugbelu Arere, the first Olowo of Owo. [1] [2] [3]

Early life

Ajagbusi Ekun was the son of Ojugbelu Arere, the first Olowo of Owo, who reigned from 1019 to 1070. Ajagbusi Ekun was born in Owo, Ondo State. He became the traditional ruler of Owo Kingdom in Ondo State following the passing of his father, Ojugbelu Arere. [1] [2] [4]

References

  1. 1 2 "News watch". books.google.co.uk. 1999. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Poynor, Robin (1991). "The anscesral arts of Owo, Nigeria". books.google.co.uk. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
  3. Reporters, Tropic (2017-09-17). "History of Ajagbusi Ekun's Crown of Iloko Ijesa (A must Read)". TROPIC REPORTERS. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  4. Smith, Robert (2023-10-20). Kingdoms of the Yoruba. London: Routledge. ISBN   978-1-032-61707-7.