Delay returns with 'Delay'

Saturday, March 21, 2009 (The Mirror Pg 47)

By Rebecca Kwei
After a short exit from the TV screens, Deloris Frimpong-Manso, aka Delay returns with a new self-titled programme on television — Delay.
The maiden edition of the entertainment programme hits TV3 screens tonight at 6.30 p.m.
According to Delay who is also a mid-morning presenter on Oman FM, the programme which will be in Akan will be in three parts namely the profile, entertainment news (e-news) and the events alert.
She said with the profile segment will be a ‘tell-it-all” affair.
“I’ll delve deeper into the lives of the personalities that will be featured and not just scratch the surface,” she said in a telephone interview.
Delay said there were many controversies surrounding very popular people and she sought to unravel them.
“It does not matter what the rumour is, I will hit the nail right on the head,” she emphasised.
Another exciting thing about the programme she said was that e-news segment would be in unadulterated Twi laced with a bit of humour to enable people who do not understand the English language enjoy the programme.
The Event Alert segment which will give viewers an insight into events and shows that have been held or will be held, will have a guest presenter hosting that part every week.
Delay said the programme would also unveil new presenters who would handle the e-news and Event Alert adding that she felt it was important to give other people the chance to showcase what they could do best.
Deloris started work as a radio presenter and DJ at Life FM, Nkawkaw, in the Eastern Region, shortly after she completed Aburi Girls Secondary School.
She later worked at the Meridian FM, Tema, took a two-year break before doing a stint at Top Radio in Accra, where she made her mark as a hot radio DJ.
When Oman FM started operating in 2007, Deloris was offered a job as one of the first presenters to run the station’s test transmissions. She has since been rocking listeners of the station with hit songs and vibrant information on health and social issues.
Delay is sponsored by Yazz Washing Powder, Kingdom Herbal Company, 18th July Furniture, Spike Energy Drink, First Choice Hair and Beauty and Smooch.