Amo Raju OBE DL

Dr. Amo Raju OBE DL has an incredible and inspiring story that sees him going from a disabled bhangra singer to successful CEO. He has defied the limiting early expectations of authority, family and community that said he should not aspire to living a ‘mainstream’ life. Living with a disability from birth was never going to hold Amo back. With a fearless and forthright resolve to succeed, he has pushed and smashed boundaries with a journey filled with success but peppered with periods of depression and mental health.

His achievements include stints in the bhangra music industry, politics, commerce and now as an author of his book ‘Walk Like A Man’ based on his many life experiences and also his very secret relationship with his fluctuating state of mental health and depression. Today he enjoys the status as a ‘Disability Ambassador’ as well as taking up the role as a deputy to the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire and in turn, His Majesty King Charles III. Amo has made regular appearances on ITV News, Talk TV and GB News, sharing about issues around charities and disability, as well as delivering a TedX Talk. His accolades include –

A Doctorate from the University of Derby, An OBE for services to disabled people, carers and mental health, Winner of The ITV NDA Lifetime Achiever Award 2023, Winner of the Scope Positive Role Model Award 2024 and Winner of the British Sikh Award for Outstanding 3rd Sector Achievement 2022