Akwu Ululu as Obi Ndichie (Ancestral Realm) in Afa

Akwu Ululu in Afa explains the nature of the ancestral realm, known as Obi Ndichie. Akwu represents potent stillness, patience, and foundational stability, while Ululu represents anchoring, gravity, and embodiment. When combined, Akwu Ululu describes a state where ancestral presence is fixed, stable, and continuously accessible. This teaching shows that ancestors in Igbo worldview are not wandering spirits but remain grounded through lineage, land, and the physical body. Through this anchored stillness, memory, identity, and ancestral authority are preserved across generations.