Nihal Arthanayake
he/him Contact PatronNihal Arthanayake is a multi award-winning broadcaster, podcaster, journalist, DJ and best selling author. Having been a former trustee of the British Council and the Southbank Centre he is now an ambassador for King Charles' British Asian Trust.
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