Sunday Lanre Omotoso, popularly known as Larritosh, is set to receive the prestigious “Voice of Africans Abroad” award at the Coolwealth Award ceremony on January 5th, 2025. This honor celebrates Larritosh’s remarkable contributions to empowering the African diaspora, promoting cultural diversity, and advocating for community development through his multifaceted career in media, social service, and nonprofit leadership.

Larritosh has a solid background in science and technology, with extensive experience in the telecom domain. At Nexgen Wireless, he worked as a Software Engineer in the Information Technology field and as a Mobile Network Quality Assurance Engineer. At TechMahindra USA, he served as an Automated Optimization Engineer, focusing on test automation. His work involved automating testing processes for mobile application functionalities and conducting network performance verification testing for both Nexgen Wireless and TechMahindra America.

Larritosh, is also an highly respected community development specialist, boasts an impressive academic background with degrees in Theater Arts from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and a master’s degree in Community Economic Development from Southern New Hampshire University, USA. Before relocating to the United States, Larritosh was a prominent figure in Nigerian media, using his platform as a radio and television journalist to address critical issues surrounding child development, family welfare, and community advocacy. In his 12 years in the United States, Sunday Lanre Omotoso has championed initiatives that empower immigrant families and children. As the founder of the Global Vision Children’s Network (GVCN), Larritosh has dedicated himself to advancing multiculturalism and preserving the cultural identity of children from diverse nationalities.

Additionally, his establishment of the CBI Community Network, an online platform for promoting social, cultural, and economic activities within the African diaspora, underscores his commitment to community building. Larritosh’s work as a Family Support Specialist with family-centered agencies in Indiana, including the Department of Child Services and Marion County Public Health Department, has equipped him with real-world expertise in addressing contemporary family issues. His contribution to academic research on issues of racial identity experiences among the second generation immigrants in the US further highlights his leadership in academic research on second-generation immigrants and further highlights his unwavering dedication to understanding and improving the experiences of African families abroad.

For decades, Larritosh has seamlessly combined his artistic talents, media acumen, and social service expertise to uplift the African diaspora and inspire multicultural understanding. His recognition by the Coolwealth Award not only celebrates his achievements but also affirms his status as a leading voice for Africans abroad.

As Larritosh accepts this well-deserved honor, his legacy continues to inspire hope, unity, and purpose within the African community and beyond.