Deloris Frimpong Manso, also known as Delay, is a famous Ghanaian media personality, entrepreneur, and women’s advocate.

She is best known for hosting and producing the Delay Show, a controversial TV show that features interviews with celebrities and public figures.

She is also the writer and producer of the popular TV series Afia Schwarzenegger and Cocoa Brown, which are based on her life experiences. She owns Delay Foods, a company that produces Delay Mackerel and Sardines.

She is also a public speaker and a women’s empowerment activist who has spoken at several events and conferences, such as the International Youth Empowerment Summit and the Women’s CEO Summit.

She has also expressed her ambition to become the first female president of Ghana by 2032.

Profile

• Full name: Deloris Frimpong Manso
• Date of birth: June 24, 1982
• Age: 41 years old (as of 2023)
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Nkawkaw, in the Eastern Region of Ghana
• Nationality: Ghanaian
• Profession: Media personality, entrepreneur, and women’s advocate
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Net worth: $2 million

Early Life & Education

Delay, currently at 41, was born on June 24, 1982, in Nkawkaw, in the Eastern Region of Ghana. She grew up in a poor and humble family, as her father was a carpenter and her mother was a trader.

She had a difficult childhood, as she faced many challenges and hardships, such as losing her father at a young age, dropping out of school, and being homeless.

She attended Aburi Girls’ Senior High School but could not complete her education due to financial constraints. She later enrolled at Methodist University College, Ghana, where she studied marketing but also dropped out due to personal reasons.

She was determined to make a better life for herself and her family, so she pursued her passion for broadcasting and media.

Personal Life

Delay is not married and does not have any children. She has kept her personal life private and has not confirmed any rumours about the status of her relationship.

She has been linked to some men, such as Kofi Okyere Darko, a radio presenter, and Clement Bonney, an actor, but she has denied any romantic involvement with them.

She has also been rumoured to have adopted a child, but she has not confirmed or denied this claim. She is focused on her career and goals and does not let any negativity or criticism affect her.

She is a devout Christian and believes in God’s plan for her life.

Career

Delay started her broadcasting career as a presenter with Life FM in Nkawkaw at 17 in 1999. She later moved to Top Radio in 2005 and Oman FM in 2007, hosting various radio shows, such as the Delay Show, the Drive Time Show, and the Late Night Show.

She gained popularity and recognition for her witty and outspoken style of interviewing and presenting, as well as her controversial and provocative topics and questions.

She also faced challenges and controversies, such as being banned from the airwaves for six months by the National Media Commission in 2008 for using abusive language.

Delay is also the host and executive producer of the Delay Show, a controversial TV show that features interviews with celebrities and public figures.

The show started in 2011 and has aired over 300 episodes on various TV stations, including Viasat 1, GH One, and Adom TV.

The show is known for its hard-hitting and revealing questions and its humorous and sarcastic tone. The show has featured guests like Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Efya, Yvonne Nelson, Jackie Appiah, John Dumelo, Nadia Buari, and many more.

The show has also sparked some controversies and lawsuits, such as when Delay was sued by Joyce Dzidzor Mensah, a former HIV/AIDS ambassador, for defamation in 2015.
Delay is also the writer and producer of the popular TV series Afia Schwarzenegger and Cocoa Brown, which are based on her life experiences.

Afia Schwarzenegger is a comedy-drama series that follows the life of Afia, a poor and uneducated woman who marries a rich man and faces various challenges and adventures. The series started in 2010 and has aired over 100 episodes on various TV stations, such as UTV, TV3, and Viasat 1.

The series has also featured actors such as Nana Ama McBrown, Kalybos, Funny Face, and many more. Cocoa Brown is a drama series that follows the life of Cocoa, a young and ambitious woman who pursues her dream of becoming a media personality.

The series started in 2016 and has aired over 50 episodes on various TV stations, including Viasat 1, GH One, and Adom TV. The series has also featured actors such as Ahuofe Patri, Caroline Sampson, Shatta Michy, and many more.

Delay also owns Delay Foods, a company that produces Delay Mackerel and Sardines. She launched the company 2016 to provide quality and affordable food products to the Ghanaian market. She also plans to expand her company to other African countries and beyond.

She is also a public speaker and a women’s empowerment activist who has spoken at several events and conferences, such as the International Youth Empowerment Summit and the Women’s CEO Summit. She has also expressed her ambition to become the first female president of Ghana by 2032.

Net Worth

Delay has an estimated net worth of $2 million. She makes money from her media career, TV productions, food company, endorsements, and other ventures.

Controversy

Delay has been involved in some controversies and scandals as of 2023. Some of them are:

She was banned from the airwaves for six months by the National Media Commission in 2008 for using abusive language on air.

She was sued by Joyce Dzidzor Mensah, a former HIV/AIDS ambassador, for defamation in 2015.

She was accused of stealing the concept of her TV series Cocoa Brown from Portia Asare, an actress, in 2016.

She was involved in a feud with Afia Schwarzenegger, the former lead actress of her TV series Afia Schwarzenegger, over contractual and personal issues in 2017.

She was accused of being a lesbian by Mzbel, a singer, in 2020.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @delayghana
• Twitter handle: @delayghana

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