Àrẹ̀mọ — Crown prince
Category: Titles
The traditional title for the first son of a reigning Ọba, often first in line to the throne.
Succession customs vary by town — in some, the Àrẹ̀mọ is guaranteed to become the next Ọba, while in others the beaded crown rotates between ruling-family houses.
Àrẹ̀mọ is specifically the title for the reigning Ọba's first son, though whether that status guarantees the throne varies by town — in some kingdoms it carries a strong claim to succession, while in others succession rotates among different ruling houses regardless of birth order.
Historically, in towns such as Ọ̀yọ́, the Àrẹ̀mọ's position carried particular ceremonial weight tied to the old kingdom's succession customs, reflecting how central the role was to maintaining political stability.
Example: Àrẹ̀mọ ọba lè jọba lẹ́yìn baba rẹ̀ ní àwọn ìlú kan. — "In some towns, the crown prince can become king after his father."
Related words:
- Ọba — King
- Ìtẹ́ — Throne