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Olowo Imade

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Olowo Imade
(Ologho)
Olowo of Owo
Reign1070–1106AD
PredecessorOjugbelu Arere
SuccessorOlowo Korodo
BornOndo State South-Western Nigeria
Died1106AD
Owo
HouseOlowo of Owo
FatherOjugbelu Arere
ReligionTraditional Religion

Olowo Imade succeeded his father, Ojugbelu at Okiti Upafa (Upafa Hills). He led his people to Oke-Made (Made-Hills) where they had a short-lived stay mainly due to wars and incessant thunderstorms which caused several fatalities of the Omo-lowos. They eventually moved to Okiti-Asegbo (present day center of Owo town[1]) and expanded to the southern part of town where Olowo Imade along with the Ighare warriors/chiefs conquered the land and settled. The area was designated the Iloro (Uloro) quarters. Today, the 12 Iloro (Ighare) Chiefs are responsible for the installation and burial of the Olowo.[citation needed]

Olowo Imade is credited for naming the Owo Kingdom and establishing the Olowo Title. The meaning of Olowo means "He who Deserves Respect"[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Admin, Admin (January 2017). "Owo town". www.researchgate.net/. Retrieved 1 December 2024.