The life and work of Danu Innasithamby
“It’s not work, if you’re doing what you love everyday…”
Danu, moved to Colombo as the war escalated in Jaffna at the age of 7, seeking refuge with his mother and sister. A veteran in media, Danu joined the industry at the age of 16 and is currently at the helm of one of the most successful media networks in the Island. A frequent guest speaker at training camps and corporate events, he also speaks on reconciliation and peace building. The Danu Innasithamby Foundation (DIF), works in cancer awareness and capacity building for less fortunate youth. A pioneer in Social Media in Sri Lanka, Danu's Vlogs: 'WTF', 'Fashionably Danu' and 'Jaffna Boy' enjoy wide spread popularity with an ever-growing fan base. He enjoys a strong position as a social influencer through his weekly columns and social media platforms. Danu is one of the only media personalities in the country to have successfully conquered Radio, TV and print media.
In 2018, Danu was appointed as the WPDO Peace Ambassador.
