The album was largely recorded between Dakar, London, and Prague, with contributions from African, European, and North American musicians.

Known musicians on Maame
Cheikh Lô – vocals, guitar, drums, timbales, congas, shakers, backing vocals. He played a significant portion of the instruments himself.
Thierno Koité – saxophone, notably featured on "Baba Moussa BP 120".
Sytapha Mbaaye – percussion on "Jikko".
Souleymane Seck – talking drum on "Bamba Moofi Djouli Guedj".
Pavel Šmíd – guitar solo on "Carte D'Identité".
Mildah Miambanzica – trumpet on "Carte D'Identité".
A Czech brass section appears on "Bamba Moofi Djouli Guedj", reflecting the Prague recording sessions.

Production
The album was developed from recordings Cheikh Lô made during the COVID lockdown in his home studio, with assistance from his son, who acted as recording engineer and producer during the initial sessions.
Longtime World Circuit associate Nick Gold helped bring the project to completion.

Album tracks
Baba Moussa BP 120
Jikko
Bamba Moofi Djouli Guedj
Maame
Doylou
Carte d'Identité
African Development
Ndeketeyoo
Ndiguel Dieufe
Kuma Magni Kobe Alaleno
Koura
Nilelefe