03/10/2026
His Royal Majesty, Alayeluwa Oba (Prof.) Saka Adelola Ayokanmi Matemilola, Oluyalo-Otileta VII, the Olowu of Owu Kingdom, is a distinguished traditional ruler of Owu Kingdom, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. A renowned scholar with a PhD in Applied Mechanics from the University of Cambridge, Kabiyesi exemplifies royal heritage, intellectual excellence, and an unwavering commitment to peace, community development, and the preservation of Yoruba culture.
His Royal Majesty’s wives are Olori Agba Adijat Bamidele Matemilola, also known as Olori Khadijah, and Olori Cecilia Naadensua Matemilola, a princess of the Adjumako Royal Lineage in Accra, Ghana, and a Development Queen Mother. Both are associated with the rich cultural heritage and enduring traditions of the revered Owu Kingdom.