Top 8 media personalities who lost their jobs or resigned within this coronavirus era

Whilst the world fights the Coronavirus pandemic, others have been fighting for their jobs as there has been a massive shakeup in the Ghanaian media industry within a couple of weeks now.

This has seen some top radio and TV personalities being axed out from their jobs with others shockingly resigning.

Accordingly, pulse.com.gh has noticed the media personalities who have lost their jobs or resigned within this Coronavirus era.

See the list below.

1.Naa Ashorkor

The Joy FM presenter announced on Wednesday 6th May 2020, that her contract with the Multi Media Group company has been terminated. She joined the media house in 2017 after resigning from EIB Network.



2.Caroline Sampson

Caroline on 8th MAY 2020 disclosed that she has parted ways with YFM after almost a decade. Her reason is that her contract has expired and her employers failed to extend it. Caroline was a Citi FM presenter before she moved to YFM.

Guys, Yfm has been my home for close to a decade now and we’ve had a successful working relationship. Effective immediately, my contract with Yfm has ended and I’m no longer their employee. Thank You to Yfm and everyone that has supported my career over the years. Shalom.

— Caroline SAMPSON (@caroline4real) May 8, 2020

3. K.O.D



Kofi Okyere Darko but popularly called by his initials, KOD, joined EIB in 2015 but on May 2, 2020, he announced that he has ended his working relationship with Kwabena Duffour’s media house which is managed by Bola Ray. According to rumours, he ditched the outfit because of months of unpaid salaries.

4.Ms Naa



The outspoken radio presenter Naa Adzorkor Addo popularly known as Ms Naa, who is a heavyweight in the Ghanaian media industry, was also axed out from YFM as her employers ended her contract.

Miss Naa contribution to Ghana's showbiz can not be undermined. With her musical background, she has helped unearthed talents for shows like Vodafone Icons among others. Ms Naa returned back to YFM in 2015 after joined EIB's Live FM for a short period of time. On Friday 8th May 202, she announced the sad news of parting ways with YMF on Twitter.

After 11 yrs of knocking out the competition, my time with my family at Yfm has come to an end. Sad though I might be, I enjoyed every minute of it and am by no means done. Look for your girl cos imma be out there kickin ass and taking names???? #ImASavage #podcastondaway

— NaaAdzorkor Addo (@MsNaa) May 8, 2020

5.Jon Germain



Jon Germain announced his resignation from EIB the same day as KOD. He worked with Starr FM for over five years. He did not state his reason for departure but it is believed his decision is also linked to EIB’s inability to pay its workers due to the financial difficulty they have been entangled in.

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A post shared by Jon Germain (@therealjongermain) on May 2, 2020 at 3:09am PDT

6.Joel Orleans

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Yea that’s me. J.O.E.L. And I don’t need I.D ????. Till the police pull me over ???? ???? ????

A post shared by Joel Orleans (@joelorleans) on Jan 15, 2020 at 7:11am PST

The YFM presenter, who has declined other offers from other radio stations to be with the Accra Mall based station, finally ended his working relationship with the Global Media Alliance managed outfit. He also disclosed that his employers failed to extend his contract.

I just got fired from YFM ???? ????

— Papi (@JoelOrleans) May 8, 2020

I’d be lying if I said I ain’t gutted about the exit, but everything happens for a reason. I strongly believe that this is not the end but the beginning of greater things to come. It’s time for others to get the opportunities we had when we started. I fully support that cause.

— Papi (@JoelOrleans) May 9, 2020

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— Papi (@JoelOrleans) May 8, 2020

7.DJ Vyrusky



According to reports pulse.com.gh can confirm, the radio DJ for Starr FM has also quit his job with the station. Rumours are that he hasn't been paid for months too, however, Vyrusky has remained silent on his exit from the EIB Network.

8.Blaque Boy

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The curtains have come down on an amazing decade of night time radio, doing it for the young and also, the young at heart. Grateful to Yfm for a decade of good times and most importantly, to you the listeners and everyone for all the love and support. It’s been great... Fun interviews, phone conversations, shouts and more. I’m officially no longer a staff of Yfm Ghana. We’ve said our final good byes... So till you hear my voice again somewhere out there, don’t forget to “Holla at your boy” when you see me . One love ????????????????

A post shared by Godfred "Blaque Boy" Laryea (@blaqueboy2131) on May 8, 2020 at 8:06pm PDT

Blaque Boy is one of the ace media personalities in Ghana. He was among the top TV presenters who started GhOne TV before charterhouse sold it to EIB. After the exchange of hands at the TV station, he focused on his YFM job but has currently lost it too among the likes of Caroline, Miss Naa and Joel Orleans. See how he announced in the tweet below.

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A post shared by Godfred "Blaque Boy" Laryea (@blaqueboy2131) on May 8, 2020 at 8:40pm PDT