In retrospect, colonization led to several misconceptions regarding the origins of Vodou in Haiti. One common misunderstanding was the association of Vodou exclusively with the Arada slaves from the Bight of Benin, as noted by Moreau de Saint Mery (1971). In reality, the rites and spirits introduced by these tribes became part of the broader spiritual framework that was necessary and venerated  and gave naissance to and for the entry into the Asogwe rite, which later gained prominence in Haiti.

The Asogwe rite was not solely derived from the practices of the Arada people but was instead a synthesis of various tribal traditions. This amalgamation of spiritual practices and beliefs spread in Haiti and now is part of Haitian vodou. However prior to 1986, the rite existence was not a popular practice 

An examination of Haitian Vodou reveals that, due to the transatlantic slave trade, the majority of this newly formed group was concentrated in the western plains of Haiti, particularly in areas closer to urban centers. As a result, the presence and influence of these groups became especially prominent in cities such as Port-au-Prince and Léogâne.