Ojomo Oluda

The Ojomo Oluda is the Yoruba king of Ijebu, Owo in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria. The king is believed to be a descendant of Ojugbelu Arere, the pioneer Olowo of Owo.^[1] Ojomo Oluda also celebrates the Igogo festival with the incumbent Olowo of Owo since they are the descendants of the late Olowo Rerengejen, who married Oronsen, the goddess that brought about the annual Igogo festival.^[2][3]

Oba Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo, the incumbent Ojomo Oluda

Ruling families

Ijebu, Owo is ruled by an heir appointed from the ruling families following an Ifá consultation. The king is often assisted by appointed chiefs collectively known as "Edibo Ojomo.^[4] According to the traditions of Ijebuland, the Ojomo Oluda is often appointed by senior omo ojomos and olori ebi omo ojomos, who are the kingmakers.^[5] The incumbent Ojomo Oluda is King Kofoworola Oladoyinbo Ojomo, who ascended the throne on June 13, 2004, following the demise of Agboola Ojomo Agunloye in May 2003.^[6]

References

1. Aisien, Ekhaguosa (2001). The Benin City Pilgrimage station. ISBN 9789783153356. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
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4. "Nigerian Heritage: Journal of the National Commission for Museums". books.google.co.uk. 1997. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
5. Oloidi, Sola (1994). Sir Olateru Olagbegi II KBE: the legendary king. ISBN 9789780240011. Retrieved June 28, 2015.
6. "Royal Rumble in Ijebu, Owo". Vanguard News. Retrieved June 28, 2015.