Ayo Animashaun
Ayo Animashaun is the founder of The Headies awards, a prestigious music awards ceremony in Nigeria that began in 2006. In a recent interview, he expressed concern over the obsession with the Grammy Awards among Nigerians, advocating for greater support for local music initiatives like The Headies. He emphasized the need for the Nigerian music industry to prioritize and celebrate homegrown talent, highlighting the challenges faced by local awards in gaining corporate and governmental support. Animashaun is a prominent figure in the Nigerian creative sector and continues to champion the importance of local recognition in the music industry.
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Ayo Animashaun, founder of The Headies awards, has voiced concerns over Nigerians’ growing obsession with the Grammy Awards.
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