Shirley Frimpong-Manso and 5 Other Managers Quit TV Africa

It’s been barely nine months since TV Africa rebranded. Shirley Frimpong Manso was appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of TV Africa, barely six months, she has resigned from her post.

According to reports, the movie producer quit out of frustration from complaints by workers who have not been paid for a couple of months.

She was appointed to her post to help place the station in the better position in the competitive media market. This was after TV Africa had undergone rebranding of its programmes, style and content.

About two years ago, a private financial holding company, the Ideal Group, acquired a majority share in TV Africa after 13 years of operation from the old Kwaw Ansah management.

The rebranding process brought on board Ghanaian politician and journalist, Obuobia Darko Opoku, actress Nikki Samonas and Khadijat El- Alawa as morning show hosts.

Actor Ekow Blankson until recently was the Managing Director of the station. Shirley, who has a media background has over 30 films to her credit.

Her company, Sparrow Productions was once the franchise holder of the Miss Ghana beauty Pageant.