We get death threats over Headies —Ayo Animashaun

Founder of Hip TV and executive producer of The Headies Award, Ayo Animashaun, speaks about the controversies trailing the recently-held Headies Awards

What is the secret behind your staying power in the Nigerian entertainment industry?

I would attribute it to hardwork, dedication and we thank God for giving us the grace to be successful. We have been able to produce a lot of content that captures the essence of the entertainment industry, more than any channel.

Prior to setting up the station, you must have had some set targets. Have they been met?

The initial target was met within six months but we always have to set new targets and standards. What people see today is not the entire representation of what we intend to achieve. It requires more funding and programming but new trends will unfold as time goes on.

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