HipTV is a Nigerian basic cable

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owned by Ayo Animashaun. The channel is the sole channel with broadcasting rights to

The Headies The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the '' Hip Hop World Magazine'' of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features p ...

. Headquartered in

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, HipTV's features are centred majorly on entertainment ranging from latest music videos, entertainment news and lifestyle.

History

HipTV was launched in July 2007 by Ayo Animashaun as a broadcast platform for ''

Hip Hop World Magazine ''Hip Hop World Magazine'' is a weekly Nigerian music magazine established in 1995. It has sponsored The Headies The Headies (originally called the Hip Hop World Awards) is a music awards show established in 2006 by the '' Hip Hop World Magazin ...

'' but has since risen to become a music and entertainment channel. On November 5, 2013, HipTV was launched on

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's DSTV as a 24-hour channel with a target audience from over 40 countries in

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