Family, friends and community members have been paying tribute to Madam Salomey Afisha Ama Mahama, affectionately known as Maame, whose long life of service, compassion and dignity left a deep imprint on all who knew her. She was 79.
Born on June 27, 1945 in Dodope, Maame grew up in a home where hard work, hospitality and mutual respect were central to daily life. Those early lessons shaped her character and guided her throughout a life marked by generosity and unwavering faith.
Maame began her education at Katejieli Primary School in 1953 and later continued at Katejieli Middle School. Teachers remembered her as diligent, disciplined and kind. Though she was unable to pursue further formal studies, she held education in the highest regard. She worked closely with her husband, the late Mr Mahama Dari, a respected educationist, to ensure that their children received the opportunities she herself had been denied.
The eldest of five siblings, Maame naturally became a pillar of her family. Raised by Madam Afolikpa and Mr Asumah, both of blessed memory, she embraced responsibility early and supported her younger siblings with affection and guidance. That instinct to care for others remained with her throughout her life.
Her marriage to Mr Dari was remembered as a partnership built on respect, love and shared purpose. Together, they raised eight children, two of whom predeceased her. Those who knew the family described their home as a place of warmth, faith and stability.
Beyond her role as a homemaker, Maame was known as an enterprising businesswoman. She traded in clothing and fabrics, earning a reputation for honesty, fairness and excellent customer relations. Her business success was matched by her generosity, as she used her resources to support her family and those in need around her.
A committed member of the Catholic Church, Maame took an active role in parish life. Her faith shaped her conduct and interactions, and many within her church community recall her humility, charity and devotion. She was widely regarded as a woman whose spirituality was reflected in her everyday actions.
Across her community, Maame was known simply as a mother to all. Her home was a place where strangers found welcome, friends found counsel and neighbours found comfort. Her ability to make others feel valued stood out as one of her defining qualities.
Madam Salomey Afisha Ama Mahama has already been laid to rest, but her legacy endures in the lives she touched—her children, grandchildren, extended family and the many people who benefited from her kindness. Her story was not marked by wealth or public acclaim, but by love, integrity and a steadfast commitment to lifting others.
She is remembered with gratitude and affection by all who knew her.
