The Relationship Between CHI (Spirit) and CHI (Daylight) In Odinala Igbo, Pinpointing The Realm Of CHI in Igbo Cosmology:

The ancient Igbo, in their wisdom and understanding of creation, had the same name for our Spirit, Life-force, Destiny (CHI) and the daylight (CHI), which accompanies the rising of the sun (Anya anwu/Anyanwu). And so also in the practice of Odinala which they handed down to us, Ndi gboo designated the sun as the dwelling place and ultimate source of the CHI (light/life-force/spirit/essence).

They believe that the sun is the medium through which our individual CHI enters our world, to take on anu aru (bodies/cloths). We see this in the ritual of installing (Idotu Chi) the physical representation of a man's chi (Okpensi CHI).

When a man comes of age in many parts of Igbo land, he is expected to physically invite his CHI into his home by setting up an altar/shrine dedicated to the complete communication with his CHI.

He will invite a Dibia to perform the ritual of Idotu Chi, which is bringing down the CHI from the face of the sun, at daybreak.

The CHI is invoked into the Okensi CHI and will remain in the man's compound until the day of his death, when the shrine must be destroyed.

The implication of the above ritual simply means that our individual CHI resides with the sun, the bringer of daylight, or, in other meaning, the CHI passes through it to visit our world (Uwa).

And this completely aligns with the Igbo understanding that CHIUKWU OKIKE (the Supreme Spirit) is in close communion with the sun (Anyanwu) – and expresses itself chiefly through the sun, Anyanwu.

By the foregoing, it then simply establishes the fact that the dwelling place of the CHI is not Ala Mmuo (spirit realm of dead people), as has been erroneously taught by those who try to marry Odinala and Christianity.

It is important to note that there are two spiritual realms in Igbo cosmology: "Ala mmuo" being a dwelling place of the spirits of dead people, while "Be mmuo" is the home of CHIUKWU OKIKE, CHI, and all other Alusi that carry out the work of the Supreme Spirit (Chi Ukwu, Chi na Eke, Olisa Ebili Uwa).

It is important that in our definition of the realm and source of the CHI, that we do not carelessly relegate the CHI to the land of the spirit of the dead.

This is because they are two distinct realms, like I have mentioned above. Ndi Igbo, in their understanding of life and the afterlife, look forward to the next world (after we die) as a spirit realm which is as much the same as the physical world.

The ground, forests, hills, valleys, rivers, streams, oceans, and roads leading to various towns are just like we have here in this reality. Dead ancestors, who now inhabit the spirit world (Ala/Ana/Ani mmuo) have their usual occupations, just like when they were in the world of the living.

It is from this Ala mmuo that dead ancestors come to our realm, in an ever-continuous cycle of life, death and reincarnation. This abode of ancestral spirit is different from the dwelling place of the CHI, which according to Ndi Gboo is the sun (Anyanwu).

~ Article Written By Chuka Nduneseokwu, a Dibia, Igbo Odinala Researcher, African Revolutionary, and Igbo Philosopher

Breaking News: Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has issued a stern warning to those attempting to impose Islam or Sharia law on Igbo people, reminding the nation that such efforts are a direct call for civil war.

In his words, “Igbo people want nothing more than to live, prosper, and enjoy their lives in peace. Islam and Sharia law are not our path. Our ancestors rejected it, and we reject it today, tomorrow, and forever.”

Abaribe cautioned that forcing alien ideologies on the South-East is not just offensive — it is dangerous. “Trying to force Sharia on us is like asking for another civil war. Nigeria should think very carefully before pushing people beyond their limits,” he added.

He concluded with a direct message to extremist elements:

“Let it be clear: the Igbo nation will never bow to any form of religious imposition. We stand for freedom, justice, and peaceful coexistence — but we will resist anything that threatens our identity.”
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EKWENSU IS NOT THE SATAN OF CHRISTIANITY: LET’S UNDERSTAND THIS BETTER

Growing up, many of us heard the name Ekwensu and immediately imagined the Christian Devil — a dangerous spirit waiting to destroy people. As children, we were warned never to mention the name. It was associated with fear, darkness, and everything “evil.”

But as I grew older and began to study African spirituality with an open mind, I realised something important:
Ekwensu is not the Satan we were taught to fear.

In fact, the more I learned, the more I discovered how misunderstood this ancient Igbo deity truly is.

So who exactly is Ekwensu?

Ekwensu is a trickster god — a spirit of strategy, trade, war, courage, and negotiation. In old Igbo society, traders called upon him when they needed sharpness in business or guidance in difficult bargaining situations. He represents energy, boldness, unpredictability, and change.

He was also invoked during times of war to strengthen the hearts of warriors at the battlefield. After the war, cleansing rituals were performed before the warriors were fully reintegrated into society — not because Ekwensu was “evil,” but because his intense energy needed to be balanced.

Because of this fierce and restless nature, he was linked to war and victory, especially during moments when communities required bravery or mental sharpness to survive difficult periods.

After conflicts ended, people would “send away” or calm the Ekwensu energy to restore peace. This was not because he was evil — it was because his energy could fuel conflict if left unchecked.

A Balance, Not a Devil

Our ancestors understood balance better than we do today.
Just like day and night, joy and sorrow, calm and chaos — Ekwensu and Chukwu represented different sides of the divine order.

Igbo spirituality never taught that there is a physical Devil roaming around.
Instead, it teaches that the divine forces exist within us, guiding our choices.

When we act with kindness, patience, and love, we express our higher nature.
When we act out of anger, greed, or vengeance, we tap into our lower energy — the Ekwensu side of us.

How Ekwensu Became “The Devil”

When Christianity and colonialism entered Igboland, missionaries needed a “Devil figure” to fit their teachings — but the African spiritual world had no such being.

So deities like Seth (Egypt), Èsù (Yoruba), and Ekwensu (Igbo) — who had qualities such as trickery, chaos, or war — were labelled as Satan.
This interpretation came from Europeans, not from Igbo belief.

Ekwensu never fought God, never fell from heaven, and never tempted Adam and Eve.
These are foreign stories imposed on African cultures.

Evidence From Our Communities

If Ekwensu truly meant “Satan,” Igbo people would never name their children or villages after him. Yet we have:

Obiekwensu (Senator Abaribe’s community)

Lekwensu in Umunneochi, Abia State

Umunkwensu in Enugu State

The renowned writer Cyprian Ekwensi

These names show that Ekwensu originally represented something normal and respected — not a demonic figure.

The Real Battle Is Within Us

When someone commits evil, it is not a “Devil” pushing them.
It is a choice — a decision made from the lower part of their spirit.

Igbo spirituality has always taught that when we die, we return to the Ancestors and answer for how we used the divine energies given to us by Chukwu.
This belief existed long before Christianity.

Let’s Reclaim the Truth

Ekwensu is not Satan.
Satan is not Ekwensu.
One belongs to Christian theology; the other belongs to Igbo cosmology.

Our spirituality deserves to be understood on its own terms.
Let us honour our ancestors by learning the truth about our traditions, not the version reshaped by fear and foreign influence.

BREAKING!!!! President Trump Declares Nigeria Country Of Particular Concern, Warns Tinubu | #IgbereTV

In a stark rebuke to months of escalating violence, President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over what he described as an “existential threat” to Christianity, accusing radical Islamists of orchestrating a mass slaughter of believers in the West African nation.

The announcement, posted on Truth Social on Friday, marks the administration’s most direct intervention yet in a crisis that has claimed thousands of lives this year alone, reigniting debates over US policy toward religious persecution abroad.

Full statement below;

“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” — But that is the least of it.

“When Christians, or any such group, is slaughtered like is happening in Nigeria (3,100 versus 4,476 Worldwide), something must be done! I am asking Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately look into this matter, and report back to me.

“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other Countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great Christian population around the World!”