Chukwu (pronunciation ⓘ) is the supreme being of Igbo spirituality. In the Igbo pantheon, Chukwu is the source of all other Igbo deities and is responsible for assigning them their different tasks.

Chinonye Chukwu (/ ˈ tʃ iː n oʊ j ə ˈ tʃ uː k uː / CHEE-noh-yə CHOO-koo; [1] born May 19, 1985 [2]) is a Nigerian-American film director best known for the drama films Clemency and Till. She is the first black woman to win the U.S. Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at Sundance. [2] [3]

The Igbo religionist thinks of Chukwu as an all-powerful, allknowing divinity, the maker of the cosmos as well as all the minor gods that make up the Igbo pantheon. Chukwu is not believed to have human attributes, but is often referred to as “He.”

Igboland’s traditional religion is based on the belief that there is one creator, God, also called Chineke or Chukwu. The creator can be approached through numerous other deities and spirits in the form of natural objects, most commonly through the god of thunder (Amadioha).

Christian Chukwu Okoro (4 January 1951 – 12 April 2025) was a Nigerian football player and coach. A defender in his playing days, he captained the Nigeria national team to its first win in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Chukwu is the supreme being of the Igbo religion. In the Igbo pantheon, Chukwu is the source of all other Igbo deities, and is responsible for assigning them their different tasks. The Igbo people believe that all things come from Chukwu, who brings the rains necessary for plants to grow and controls everything on Earth and the spiritual world.

Chukwu, known as the supreme god, holds a central role in Igbo mythology. Revered as the creator of the cosmos and the lesser deities, Chukwu is associated with the sun, which is considered the “eye” of God on Earth.

Nov 17, 2024 · Chukwu Abiama is a vital part of Igbo culture and spirituality. Its history goes back to before Christianity came to Nigeria. The Igbo people regarded it as an oracle, meaning it had a huge influence on the lives and beliefs of the Igbo.

Jul 14, 2023 · The origin of the Igbo people is rooted in their culture and religion, which involve the worship of deities like Chukwu, Ala, Chi, Amadioha, Ikenga, Idemmili, Ekwensu, and Anyanwu. These deities play important roles in their lives and rituals.

Nov 2, 2024 · Historically, Chukwu was not part of Nri spirituality. According to Onukawa, the Aro people adopted “Chukwu” from an Ibibio deity known as “Ubini Ukpabi” after the Aro-Ibibio wars in the 16th century. The Aro people renamed this powerful oracle “Chukwu,” which can be translated as “the Great Deity.”