Gossips

They struggled to accept me – Delay shares her grass-to-grace success story

Reflecting on her 17-year career in the media industry, Delay revealed the challenges she faced breaking into the market.

She recounted how, at the time she aspired to become a TV presenter, most young broadcasters spoke fluent English, which was considered the standard. However, she was more comfortable speaking in her local dialect, Twi.

She explained that it was difficult for people to accept her brand, and it took various interventions for her to break through the industry.

Speaking at the International Women’s Day event themed “Accelerate Action: Overcoming Barriers to Growth of Women in Business & MSMEs” at the Grand Arena, she said, “The time I came on television, about 17 years ago, was an era where everyone was speaking English, the likes of Caroline Sampson and others. Those who spoke Twi were mostly older personalities like Maame Dokono.

“I was in my early twenties, so coming on TV for the first time and hosting an entertainment show in Akan was something new to people, and they struggled to understand it. Plus, the Twi I spoke wasn’t the usual Twi, it was indigenous Twi from Nkawkaw. People kept asking, who is this girl? what kind of language is she speaking? And the type of questions I asked shocked everyone, so they struggled to accept me.”

Delay also spoke about her business ventures. She revealed that she started her sardine business with just one container of products, which she stored in her rented apartment along with a few provisions for sale.
“When I started my food business about twelve years ago, I have said this before, I imported just one container of mackerel. I didn’t have a warehouse, so I kept it in my rented house. I was living in a two-bedroom apartment, or chamber and hall, and I stored some in my kitchen.”

However, she proudly stated that she now owns a manufacturing company in the country.

She further shared that her primary source of motivation to succeed was poverty.

“Poverty was my motivation. When you are poor, your family members will reject you. Nobody wants to associate with you, everyone will abandon you.”

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button