Meaning Of AGWU In Igbo Odinani | Understanding AGWU In Igbo Cosmology | Igbo Spirituality

What is Agwu? The spiritual importance and meaning of Agwụ in Igbo cosmology is a fundamental aspect of Odinani na Omenani Igbo - an aspect that has been misunderstood by the ofeke (uninitiated) in the local and global discussion of Igbo spirituality. 

In this video, I will sufficiently shed deserved light on Agwụ in Igbo cosmology, pointing to its reserved position in our understanding of creation and the universe, while providing ample literature on the wisdom of Ndị Gboo, our ancestors, who placed Agwụ at the apex of our interaction with the creator (Chi Ukwu), standing side by side with our reverence of CHI.

In Odinani na Omenani Igbo, there are a few foundational divinities, Alusi (deities), and Mmụọ (spirits) that Ndi Igbo interface with, as one begins his life's journey, both physical and spiritual. The Chi, Agwụ, and Ndị Ịchie are at the foundation of this experience. In a previous article, we have duly explained the Igbo understanding of CHI, and in this educative piece, we will explain Agwụ, by drawing on the wisdom of some of the Igbo sages, Ndị Dibịa, and philosophers, who have gone ahead of us to prepare a world-standard blueprint for our understanding of the divinity which is Agwụ. 

In his book 'After God is Dibia', renowned Igbo Dibịa, Professor John Anenechukwu Umeh, said that on the night of his formal induction to Dibịa, an older Dibịa told him that the complete name for Agwụ was 'Agwụ Isi Ora/Oha', which means 'Agwụ, the head of all that exists (except Chi Ukwu). 'Agwụ Isi Ora' will later face dialectical distortion, and would be called 'Agwụ Nshi Ora/Oha', and with time will be shortened to 'Agwụ Nshi', and then Agwụ Nsi. I will touch on the distortions later in this piece.

To define Agwụ, its spiritual function, and its place in creation, I will start with a story of how Agwụ got its powers and position in society, given by Chi Ukwu (creator). It is well known the ancient Igbo were wise to embed our folklore with the real stories of our creation and cosmology as a people. This story as told by John Anenechukwu Umeh in his book 'After God is Dibia' is one of such powerful folklore that carries the essence of Agwụ in Igbo spirituality...

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