Deloris Frimpong Manso
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Born | Deloris Frimpong Manso 25 June 1982 Nkawkaw Ghana |
Alma mater | Aburi Girls' Senior High School and Methodist University College Ghana |
Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, TV and Radio Host, Producer, Public speaker and Women's Activist |
Years active | 1999–present |
Notable credit(s) | The Delay Show, Host (2009–present) (Afia Schwarzenegger) Producer (2009–2016) and Cocoa Brown (2015-2018) |
Website | delayghana |
Deloris Frimpong Manso, (born June 25 1983) popularly known as "Delay", is an entrepreneur, television and radio show host, producer, public speaker and Women's Advocate in Ghana.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Radio and Television
[edit]Delay started her broadcasting career as a presenter with Life FM in Nkawkaw in the Eastern Region of Ghana at the age of 17 in 1999.[4] Delay later moved to Top Radio in 2005 in the capital, Accra where she worked until 2007.[5] taking over the mid-morning show on that station. She was later hired by the newly established Oman FM in 2007, she stayed here until 2016.[6][7]
Whilst she was working with Oman FM, Delay started her own television program, the Delay Show in 2008 on TV3. In 2011, she wrote and produced the household television series, Afia Schwarzenegger.[8] Her television production company, Maxgringo Productions brought out yet another television series ''Cocoa Brown'', a story loosely based on the true life of herself.[9]
Public speaking
[edit]Delay has also been engaged in public speaking, often sharing her life experiences to encourage women and the youth to strive to excel in life. She was in 2018 one of the main speakers at the 2018 International Youth Empowerment Summit (iYES) conference held at the National Theatre.[10] Since then, Delay has spoken at a number of events, including the 2nd Women’s CEO Summit as the main speaker; the event featured women occupying positions of responsibility sharing their life experiences on one platform to motivate others.[11] Against all challenges, her narrative serves as a source of motivation for young individuals and entrepreneurs across the nation. She stands as a role model, often referred to as the "Oprah Winfrey" of the Ghanaian broadcast media sector.[12] Delay also uses her life as an Entrepreneur, owning a company that produces Delay Mackerel and Sardines to motivate the youth and women to believe in themselves and to strive to establish their own businesses.[13]
Films and television
[edit]- The Delay Show[14] is a controversial TV Show in the Ghanaian scene. She is the hostess and also an executive producer of the show.
- Cocoa Brown[15] a TV drama series based on her rise as a TV personality. She is also an executive producer of the show
- Afia Schwarzennegar TV Series. She produced this TV drama series starring media personality Afia Schwarzenegger
Presidential ambition
[edit]Her ambition to serve as role model to women in the society doesn’t seem to have any limitation as Delay recently announced her determination to become the first female President in Ghana by 2032. She believes nothing must hinder women from occupying some of the topmost positions in society and be involved in the running of the affairs of the country.[16][17]
Honours and recognition
[edit]In 2018, Delay received the Women Empowerment Award at the 3G Awards in New York, in recognition of her feminism and championing the course of women in society. She was also first on Pulse Gh list of five most industrious celebrities in the country in 2017.[18] The year 2019 saw her been made one of the Ambassadors for iYES at the fifth edition of iYES launched in Accra.[19] She won both the Most Outstanding Woman of the Year and Outstanding Woman TV Personality and Entrepreneur of Year at the third edition of the Ghana Outstanding Women Awards (GOWA) in 2020.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ Duah, Kofi. "I don't ridicule guests on my show —Delay". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Duah, Kofi (17 January 2019). "I don't ridicule guests on my show —Delay". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "Glitz top 100 inspirational women – Page 100 – Glitz Africa Magazine". Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ "Video: The 'Beginnings' of Deloris Frimpong Manso before she became the Delay today". Ghpage•com™. 27 October 2017. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Agyare, Peace. "I Feel Lonely Sometimes Without My Mum – Delay". Ghafla! Ghana. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ "Ghanabase.com Ghana Music News :: Delay resurfaces at Oman FM ::: Breaking News | News in Ghana | radiotv". lifestyle.ghanabase.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2009. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Adu, Dennis (24 August 2018). "I bought two houses in 2017 - Delay reveals". AdomOnline.com. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ "'The Delay Show' now airs on GhOneTV – WATCH new episode with Menaye Donkor'The Delay Show' now airs on GhOneTV – WATCH new episode with Menaye Donkor – Live 91.9 FM". livefmghana.com. Archived from the original on 20 July 2019. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
- ^ Duah, Kofi. "Delay brings 'Cocoa Brown'". Graphic Online. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ^ Adu, Dennis (24 August 2018). "I bought two houses in 2017 - Delay reveals". AdomOnline.com. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ Starrfmonline. "WomanRising unveils Speakers for 2nd Women CEOs Summit | Starr Fm". Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
- ^ Danquah (25 May 2022). "E-plazza Spotlight : The woman, defying all odds. Meet Deloris Frimpong Manso "Delay"". Entrepreneurs Plazza. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Kusi, Toni (27 October 2017). "Video: The 'Beginnings' of Deloris Frimpong Manso before she became the Delay today". GHANAPAGE™. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "DELAY TV". YouTube. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
- ^ "Delay's Cocoa Brown series to air on GH One Tv". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
- ^ Jeremie, Sarah Dankwah (6 September 2018). "Delay Wants To Be The President Of Ghana In 2032?". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "Delay to run for President in 2032". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ "5 industrious female celebrities in Ghana". www.pulse.com.gh. 3 October 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ Chris (17 January 2019). "Delay, Jackie Appiah, DJ Switch, Others Made Ambassadors for #iYes -Watch Video". ZionFelix.com. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ Agency, Ghana News (17 October 2020). "Delay wins big at Verna Ghana Outstanding Women Awards". News Ghana. Retrieved 18 October 2020.