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Ghanaian media powerhouse Deloris Frimpong Manso, popularly known as Delay, has once again captured the admiration of many as she opened up about a defining moment in her career that turned a setback into a stepping stone for success.
The entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer of Delay Foods shared one of the most difficult yet transformative experiences of her journey as a leading female television personality in Ghana.
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Speaking in an exclusive interview on The Delay Show with fellow broadcaster Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi, widely known as Akumaa Mama Zimbi, Delay recounted how she was abruptly dismissed from the Multimedia Group years ago without any clear explanation.
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She reflected:
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I always wanted to work there, but my destiny was not there. One morning, Nuamah called me and asked me never to step foot there again. At that time, I didn’t understand it. I didn’t know why they were sacking me when I hadn’t done anything untoward. But if I hadn’t left, I wouldn’t have been here. Sometimes, God redirects our path, but because we’re humans, we don’t see it. So, I’m grateful for the dismissal.
According to Delay, what initially felt like a devastating blow ultimately propelled her towards building her own brand and establishing herself as one of Ghana’s most influential media figures.
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Meanwhile, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, who also worked at Multimedia and was a colleague of Delay, revealed that she once served in multiple roles — including front desk receptionist and producer — for eight years without receiving a salary. Despite these struggles, she credited the turning point in her career to Kwasi Twum, the founder of Multimedia, who gave her the opportunity to host a relationship talk show. That programme went on to become one of Ghana’s most popular and enduring television shows.