Explaining the significance of this custom, the book Ghana ​ — Understanding the People and Their Culture states: “During the first seven days of its life, a baby is considered to be on a ‘ visit ’ and undergoing a transition from the world of spirits to earthly life....
Raamatus „Ghana – Understanding the People and Their Culture ” selgitatakse sellise tava tähendust:„ Esimese seitsme päeva jooksul on beebi justkui „külaline ” ja ta tuleb vaimumaailmast üle maisesse ellu...