The Igbo culture consist of gods that are stronger in every aspect, but unfortunately these gods were abandon due to the inception of colonailism .

The ideaology that Africans most trace back their roots and uphold it, is not farfetched from the fact that Igbo gods/deities are powerful and should be respected regardless the age or time of Influence.

Although there are numerous gods in Igboland but in the cause of my write up i would reveal nine most strongest and popular Igbo gods (Alusi).

1) Ala:

..also known as ani, ana & ale in numerous dialects, is a female god representing the earth, fertility, creativity, and morality. She is the most respected god in Igboland. She is considered the wife of Amadioha, the skygod, and commands authority in Igbo land. The symbol of the ala is a python & crescent moon

2) Amadioha:

This is the most popular god in Igboland, and he is the god of thunder & lightning. He is the strongest of all.
He is considered a gentleman among the deities and the cruelest when annoyed.
Amadioha represents the collective will of the people. A white ram represents him, and his color is red. He is still one of the most feared gods in Igbo land to this day.
His shrine can be found in rivers state, Nigeria.

3) Ikenga:

This is the god of strength and war, as its name means “place of strength.” It is a horned deity and is one of the most powerful and respected gods in Igboland.
The Ikenga can is given a title to men of good reputation, wealth, and integrity.

4) Agwu Nsi:

This is the god of health and divination. This god is one of the basic theological concepts used to explain good and evil, health and sickness, poverty, and wealth in Igbo land.
Belief in the deity was widespread, with most villages having some agwu priests, who also doubled as physicians in the land.

5) Igwekala:

This is the name of a famous god, which visited every four years as a masquerade around the December period. It is a feared and respected deity in Igbo land, as no one can come close to it once it enters the community. Its shrine can be found in Umunoha, a town in Imo state near the city of Owerri.

6) Anyanwu:

This is the goddess of the sun. As is done in almost all ancient religions and traditions, there is always a deity in respect of the sun. It is revered as the goddess that promotes productivity, hard work, and the overall positive well-being of the people. The Igbo kept this deity in high esteem. That’s why many households took the name to be their surname.

7) Njoku Ji

This is the guardian deity of yam in Igboland. (Yes, yams In many parts of Igbo land, people did rituals in honor of the goddess of yams, known as ifejioku. She is prayed to for productivity during the farming season. Children who were dedicated to this goddess were called Njoku and were expected to be prosperous in life

8) Idemmili:

The goddess of the ocean & the seas. It is believed to have found the Idemmili community in Anambra state. Its shrine can be found in that community and is one of the oldest shrines in Igbo land. It is a secret shine & the worship of pythons (eke) goes on there. Hence the killing of pythons in that area is forbidden.

9) Ogbunabali:

I don’t think this list will be complete without a god of death. Meaning “the one that kills at night,” he is known as the death deity. His victims are said to be criminals and those who have committed abominations in the land, and he is known to kill violently.

Lolo Ijeoma Njoku Obinwannem News Writer/ June 22, 2022