Ayo Animashaun facts for kids
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Ayo Animashaun
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| Born | 17 March 1970 |
| Occupation | entertainment entrepreneur, television executive. |
| Spouse(s) | Bisola Animashaun |
Ayo Animashaun is a Nigerian businessman who works in the entertainment and television industries. He is well-known for owning HipTV, a popular television channel.
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Early Life and Education
Ayo Animashaun was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He went to college at Kwara State Polytechnic. There, he studied Business Administration, which is about how to run a business.
Career in Entertainment
Smooth Promotions and The Headies
Ayo Animashaun is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Smooth Promotions. This company is a big name in the entertainment world. Smooth Promotions is famous for organizing The Headies award. This is a very important music award show in Nigeria.
The company also publishes a weekly magazine. It is called Hip Hop World Magazine. This magazine shares news and stories about the music and entertainment scene.
Launching HipTV
On November 5, 2013, Ayo Animashaun led his company to launch HipTV. This is a television channel that shows entertainment content. HipTV is available on Multichoice DSTV, which is a large satellite television service.
Influence in the Industry
In October 2013, a magazine called The Net recognized his importance. They listed him as one of the most influential people in the Nigerian entertainment industry. This means he has a big impact on how entertainment works in Nigeria.
