Odi Ogwute as Nnekelechi in Afa

In Afa, Odi Ogwute describes the emergence of being from darkness. Odi represents the generative state of hidden potential, while Ijite (Ogwute) represents identity and “I-am-ness.” Together, they form the foundation of existence, identified as Nnekelechi, the divine mother who gives rise to Chi. This teaching shows that nothing can exist without first passing through a state where identity is formed from undifferentiated potential.