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| birth_place = [[Kwara State]], [[Nigeria]]
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| birth_place = [[Lagos State]], [[Nigeria]]
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| occupation = entertainment entrepreneur, television executive.
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| spouse = Bisola Animashaun
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}}'''Ayo Animashaun''' is a Nigerian entertainment entrepreneur and television executive. He owns [[HipTV]].
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'''Hakeem Babatunde Haky Dee''' is a Nigerian entertainment entrepreneur and Radio executive. He owns [[Festac Radio Online]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Hakeem was born in the [[Lagos]] State, [[Nigeria]]. He studied Fine Art/Graphics at [[Yaba College of Technology]].
Animashaun was born in the [[Kwara]] region of [[Nigeria]]. He studied Business Administration at [[Kwara State Polytechnic]].<ref>Amagiya, Florence. [http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/11/ayo-animashaun/ "Ayo Animashaun"], ''Vanguard'', 8 November 2015. Accessed 10 December 2015.</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
He is [[CEO]] of Smooth Promotions, an entertainment firm that organizes [[The Headies]] award and publishes the weekly ''[[Hip Hop World Magazine]]''.<ref name="premiumtimesng">{{cite web|url=http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/146936-exclusive-interview-hiptv-going-cable-tv-ayo-animashaun.html|title=Exclusive (Interview): Why HipTV is going on Cable TV – Ayo Animashaun|publisher=[[Premium Times]]|accessdate=2014-01-31}}</ref><ref name="hiphopworldmagazine">{{cite web|url=http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/10/11/hiptv-boss-ayo-animashaun-listed-amongst-entertainments-most-influential-people/ |title=HipTV Boss Ayo Animashaun Listed Amongst Entertainment's Most Infliential People |work=Hip Hop World Magazine |accessdate=2014-01-31 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130222025/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2013/10/11/hiptv-boss-ayo-animashaun-listed-amongst-entertainments-most-influential-people/ |archivedate=2014-01-30 }}</ref>
He is [[CEO]] of Haky Dee International Limited, an entertainment firm that organizes [[Events shows Called Tickles & Vibes]] run A Modeling Agency [[Images Model]] '''.
On 5 November 2013 he led his firm to the launch of [[HipTV]] on [[Multichoice]] [[DSTV]].<ref name="encomium">{{cite web|url=http://encomium.ng/hip-tvs-ayo-animashaun-explains-why-he-is-passionate-about-content/|title=ON Tuesday, November 5, 2013, Ayo Animashaun led Smooth Promotions launched Hip TV on DSTV|work= Encomium Magazine|accessdate=2014-01-31}}</ref>

In October 2013, ''The Net'' magazine listed him as one of the most influential people in the Nigerian entertainment industry.<ref name="thenet">{{cite web|url=http://thenet.ng/2013/10/net-special-feature-the-most-influential-people-in-nigerias-entertainment-industry/|title=NET SPECIAL FEATURE: Meet the most influential people in the entertainment industry in Nigeria|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|accessdate=2014-01-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204080205/http://thenet.ng/2013/10/net-special-feature-the-most-influential-people-in-nigerias-entertainment-industry/|archive-date=2014-02-04|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="bellanaija">{{cite web|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/10/09/nets-2013-most-influential-people-in-entertainment-2face-idibia-omotola-jalade-ekeinde-ali-baba-genevieve-nnaji-m-i-biola-alabi-more/|title=NET’s 2013 Most Influential People in Entertainment – 2Face Idibia, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ali Baba, Genevieve Nnaji, M.I, Biola Alabi, Uche Pedro |work=Bella Naija|accessdate=2014-01-31}}</ref>
'''Hakeem always had the tenacity and deep inclination for the creative arts. A graduate of Fine Arts from the Yaba College of Education Lagos State, Hakeem had helped established graphic art designs, illustrations and layouts for over 50 business and Graphic Design outlets in Lagos State and all over the world. This was the Good old days. Long after he had developed drawings, engaged stencil arts and imaging as a preoccupation.'''

'''Today, Hakeem who is in his 40's, has worked as creative director for advertising agencies across the world, aiding to develop award winning advertising campaigns and illustrations.'''

'''He later began Delso Graphics and imaging enterprises devoted to developing media content for clientele as Public Relations and Media Concerns. Till date Hakeem has over 20,000 illustrations and about 8,000 designs for various concerns.'''

'''Has worked as project manager in a couple of Media and Entertainment Projects including Musical tours with renowned Artistes and also doubled as Artiste Manager and Repertoire. He coordinated the Naija Ninja Fashion show for two years running, and acted as assistance project manager for the Worlds Aids day concert at Lekki Beach since 2002 till date. He was also Artistic Director and Stage Manager for the 2Face and friends MTN Tour.'''

'''Hakeem, who likes travelling, meeting people and cooking, is presently working on His Clothing Outfit called "Haky Wears", An Online Radio Station "Festac Radio Online and on Motion Graphics Course "Cinema 4D"'''

'''His Information and Communication Technology proficiency ranges from Graphic Softwares, to printing and imaging tools, online streaming and technical illustrations. A Nigerian, from Yoruba Origin, He is and efficient team player, highly motivated goal driven individual.'''


==References==
'''He cultivates a habit of discipline, strength and simplicity. He projects his designs and works as if motivated by a higher cause. To him, creativity is a feature of human existence that should never be taken for granted.'''
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Latest revision as of 07:29, 22 August 2024

Ayo Animashaun
Born (1970-03-17) 17 March 1970 (age 54)
Kwara State, Nigeria
Occupation(s)entertainment entrepreneur, television executive.
SpouseBisola Animashaun

Ayo Animashaun is a Nigerian entertainment entrepreneur and television executive. He owns HipTV.

Early life

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Animashaun was born in the Kwara region of Nigeria. He studied Business Administration at Kwara State Polytechnic.[1]

Career

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He is CEO of Smooth Promotions, an entertainment firm that organizes The Headies award and publishes the weekly Hip Hop World Magazine.[2][3] On 5 November 2013 he led his firm to the launch of HipTV on Multichoice DSTV.[4] In October 2013, The Net magazine listed him as one of the most influential people in the Nigerian entertainment industry.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Amagiya, Florence. "Ayo Animashaun", Vanguard, 8 November 2015. Accessed 10 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Exclusive (Interview): Why HipTV is going on Cable TV – Ayo Animashaun". Premium Times. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  3. ^ "HipTV Boss Ayo Animashaun Listed Amongst Entertainment's Most Infliential People". Hip Hop World Magazine. Archived from the original on 2014-01-30. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  4. ^ "ON Tuesday, November 5, 2013, Ayo Animashaun led Smooth Promotions launched Hip TV on DSTV". Encomium Magazine. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  5. ^ "NET SPECIAL FEATURE: Meet the most influential people in the entertainment industry in Nigeria". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
  6. ^ "NET's 2013 Most Influential People in Entertainment – 2Face Idibia, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Ali Baba, Genevieve Nnaji, M.I, Biola Alabi, Uche Pedro". Bella Naija. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
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