Chris Jey
| Chris Jey | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher S. Jeyarajah 11 November 1970 Sri Lanka |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Other names | King Of nightlife |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2009 - present |
| Known for | BMW Promotion |
Christopher S. Jeyarajah.[1], better known as Chris Jey, is a Canada event and club promoter from Sri Lanka.
Personal life[edit]
Chris also known as "King Of nightlife"[2][3], was born on the 11th November 1970, in Sri Lanka, before relocating to Canada from England. While he was in High school[2] in England, he started event planning and had his first gig in High School. In 2012, Chris founded BMW Promotion[4][5][3], a company and agency known for artist booking, talent management, event planning, and promotion in Canada.
Career[edit]
Under his imprint "BMW Promotion", Chris has worked with the likes of[6] Cardi B, Boyz II Men, Tyga, Lil Kim, Chris Brown, Drake, Ace Hood, Snoop Dogg, DJ Drama, French Montana, Juicy J, among others. His profession, as a event planner, marketer, creative director, A&R and event promoter has increased his influence also in Afrobeats[7] across Europe and North America. In 2020, during his tour to Nigeria, he spoke to Segun Adebayo of Nigerian Tribune on how Afrobeat has become the world focus for African music[8] and his plans on touring Canada with some of its pioneers and influencers from Nigeria "Davido & Tiwa Savage" right after the pandemic.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Meet International Music Promoter – Chris Jey". The Sun Nigeria. 10 August 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "How I Started Business From Throwing High School Parties- Chris Jey". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "10 Things To Know About Canada's King Of Nightlife- Chris Jey". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
- ↑ "Meet Chris Jey: CEO, BMW promotion". Vanguard. 26 April 2020. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ↑ "Chris Jey of BMW Promo interview - summer jam canada". Youtube. 29 December 2009. Retrieved 2 May 2020.
- ↑ "Chris Jey: Canadian Based Music Promoter With Difference". This Day. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ↑ Adebayo, Segun. "Canadian International Event Promoter, Chris Jey On The Rise". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ↑ Adebayo, Segun (12 January 2020). "Why I am touring Nigeria, African countries —Chris Jey » Razzmatazz » Tribune Online". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
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