Nihal Arthanayake

Nihal Arthanayake is an award-winning broadcaster, cultural commentator, author, and former rapper, renowned for his compelling keynote talks and signature interview style. He presents the BBC Radio 5 Live show and the acclaimed podcast Headliners, winning BBC’s 2019 Interview of the Year. Starting as MC Krayzee A in the UK hip hop scene, he later performed with The Muddie Funksters and worked with artists like Fun Da Mental and Punjabi MC. As a music promoter, he championed acts from Elton John to Badmarsh & Shri and was instrumental in highlighting the Asian underground scene. Nihal’s broadcasting acclaim includes his Sony Gold-winning BBC Radio 1 show and a 2010 Sony Award for Best Speech Programme. A bestselling author of Let’s Talk, he also appears on TV shows like MasterChef and Buzzcocks. His keynote speeches on diversity, communication, and identity offer powerful insights, empowering audiences to think, connect, and lead more inclusively.