Mamme. Jessica George. 2023.

Maame has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.

Meet Maddie Wright. 

All her life, she’s been told who she is. To her Ghanaian parents, she’s Maame: the one who takes care of the family. Her mum’s stand-in. Her dad’s carer. The one who keeps the peace - and the secrets. 

It’s time for her to speak up.

When she finally gets the chance to leave home, Maddie is determined to become the woman she wants to be. One who wears a bright yellow suit, stands up to her boss, and dates men who definitely aren’t on her mum’s list of prospective husbands. Someone who doesn’t have to google all her life choices. 

Bur when tragedy strikes, Maddie is forced to face the risks - and rewards - of putting her heart on the line. 

Will it take losing everything to find her voice?