Maame Badu was born in 1932 at Asafo, Kumasi, to the late Opanin Kwadwo Kuma Asare and the late Obapanin Ama Ampofowaa Asare. She met her husband, Opanin Peter Kwaku Kyei, and together they were blessed with six children.
She was humble, lovely, and good-hearted. Her actions were always kind, and she was a peaceful woman never known to argue or fight with anyone. She battled with an ailment that started mildly, and though we hoped for her recovery, God called her home on 19th February 2025.
In the quiet heart of Asafo, Kumasi, in 1932, a legacy began — not of fame or fortune, but of quiet strength, unshakable faith, and boundless love. Obapanin Elizabeth Asare Kyei, known fondly by all as Maame Badu, was born to the late Opanin Kwadwo Kuma Asare and Obapanin Ama Ampofowaa Asare — a child who would grow into a woman whose life would leave an indelible mark on all who knew her.
From the earliest days, Maame Badu’s presence brought peace. She carried herself with humility and compassion, a woman whose voice rarely rose in anger and whose hands were always busy serving. In her youth, she met and married the love of her life, Opanin Peter Kwaku Kyei, with whom she raised six children, each a reflection of her resilience and grace.
But Maame Badu’s home was not just for her children. She was a mother to many. In a blended family of siblings, cousins, and community members, she became known for the generosity of her kitchen — the meals she prepared were for all. Everyone ate from “Eno Badu Kwansenee” — her communal pot — and everyone felt loved, not just fed. Her food, much like her presence, was nourishing and inclusive.
Behind this warmth was an unrelenting work ethic. Inspired by the advice of her father, she believed a wife should always add to her husband’s efforts. “When your husband gives you money,” he told her, “add your own to make something even better.” And she did — trading clothes, selling farm produce, and ensuring that every home she helped build was full of both provision and peace.
As a woman of deep faith, Maame Badu was rooted in the Apostles Revelation Society Church tradition, passed down from her father, Opanin Jacob Asare, a pioneer of the church’s growth in Kumasi and Ashanti Region. It was in this faith that she raised her children, introducing them to Christ and instilling in them the values of prayer, fellowship, and service. Even as her children grew and followed different paths and churches, they never forgot the foundation she laid.
In her later years, Maame Badu continued to live out her love by supporting her children in raising their own families. She helped care for her grandchildren, loved and honored their spouses, and remained a quiet anchor in every household she touched.
When illness came, it arrived quietly — as she did — and though there was hope for recovery, God had other plans. On 19th February 2025, Maame Badu was called home. It was a moment of heartbreak, but also of gratitude — for in her passing, we were reminded that God truly calls His best.
Today, her children, grandchildren, and all who knew her carry her legacy — in their kitchens, in their prayers, in the way they love, serve, and raise others. She did not build empires or chase accolades — she built people. And in doing so, she gave the world something greater than gold.
Fare thee well, Maame Badu. Your light lives on in us.