Ayo Animashaun
Nigerian entertainment executive
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Ayo Animashaun ⓘis a Nigerian entertainment entrepreneur and television executive. He owns HipTV.
Born17 March 1970
Occupationsentertainment entrepreneur, television executive.
SpouseBisola Animashaun
Ayo Animashaun | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 March 1970 |
| Occupations | entertainment entrepreneur, television executive. |
| Spouse | Bisola Animashaun |
Early life
Animashaun was born in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] He studied Business Administration at Kwara State Polytechnic.[2]
Career
He is CEO of Smooth Promotions, an entertainment firm that organizes The Headies award and publishes the weekly Hip Hop World Magazine.[3][4] On 5 November 2013 he led his firm to the launch of HipTV on Multichoice DSTV.[5] In October 2013, The Net magazine listed him as one of the most influential people in the Nigerian entertainment industry.[6][7]