This creator god is usually seen as a remote deity, far and detached from men and living beings; in some cases, it is more of an impersonal "creating force" or a primum movens than a "God" in the usual sense of the word. Even when described as a personal god, the Creator is believed to be far and detached from men and living beings; this detachment is the subject of a number of Bantu myths describing how the creator left the Earth, moving to the sky, as a consequence of him being upset with men or annoyed by their activities.
This deity, often seen as remote and detached, is sometimes described as an impersonal force of creation rather than a personal God. Even when portrayed as a personal god, this Creator is believed to be distant from humanity and living beings, and the concept of his detachment is a recurring theme in Bantu myths that explain how he left Earth for the sky after becoming upset with humans or their actions.