Ojugbelu Arere (1070–1105 AD) was the first Olowo of Owo, a city in Ondo State, southwestern Nigeria.
[1] He was a son of Oduduwa Olofin Adimula known as the ancestor of the Yoruba race whose origin was traced to Ile Ife.
[2] The name, Owo, meaning Respect was coined from his intrigue attitude.
He was succeeded by Olowo Ajagbusi Ekun[3] Ojugbelu Arere was born in Ile-Ife, Osun State, South-Western Nigeria, in 1070 AD.
[1][2] He succeeded his father, Ojugbelu Arere (first Olowo of Owo).