| Launch date | July 2007 |
|---|---|
| Owner | Ayo Animashaun |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
| Area | West Africa |
| Headquarters | 4, Ogundana Street Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria |
| Terr serv 1 | Available on most TV stations |
| Terr chan 1 | Check local listings for schedule |
HipTV is a Nigerian basic cable television channel owned by Ayo Animashaun.[1][2] The channel is the sole channel with broadcasting rights to The Headies. Headquartered in Ikeja, Lagos State, HipTV's features are centred primarily on entertainment ranging from latest music videos, entertainment news and lifestyle.[3]
History
HipTV was launched in July 2007 by Ayo Animashaun as a broadcast platform for Hip Hop World Magazine but has since risen to become a music and entertainment channel.
On 5 November 2013, HipTV was launched on Multichoice's DSTV as a 24-hour channel with a target audience from over 40 countries in Africa.[4][5]
References
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (20 October 2013). "EXCLUSIVE (INTERVIEW): Why HipTV is going on Cable TV- Ayo Animashaun". Premium Times. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ Atisele, Kenneth (6 November 2015). "‘I started HipTv with a lot of anger and passion 8 years ago’ – Ayo Animashaun". The NET. Archived 1 February 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ Adebola, Abiodun (24 September 2014). "NET EXTRA: Hip TV celebrates 324 days". The NET. Archived 24 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (5 September 2013). "Hip TV, now a 24-hour channel on DSTV". Premium Times. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (6 November 2013). "Spice TV, HipTV launch same day on DSTV". Premium Times. Retrieved 23 January 2016.