Number 10 as Obi Akwu in Afa

In Afa, the number 10 can be understood as Obi Akwu, the union of movement and stillness. Obi represents active intelligence, dialogue, and problem-solving, while Akwu represents grounding, patience, and stabilizing presence. Symbolically, this is reflected in binary, where 1 corresponds to Obi and 0 corresponds to Akwu, forming 10 as action anchored in stillness. This combination explains why Obi Akwu is associated with the collective, the world, and great strength, many individuals acting within a shared structure. Obi Akwu teaches that real power emerges when movement is supported by stability, allowing intelligence to scale into communities, systems, and lasting impact.