Few people in the entertainment industry possess as great talent as Kamal Bankay. He is not only a producer but a publicist. However, he is a promoter and a DJ on his own level. Whatever or wherever an entertainment event is happening, Bankay is sure to pull some of the biggest crowds ever witnessed. No one goes home disappointed. His events are some of the most liveliest, fun-filled and memorable. Here is a quick overview of the background of this great entertainer:
1. Humble Beginnings
Like all great artistes, Bankay never knew what exactly the future held for him. He began promoting as soon as he was done with high school. In other words, he had to come up with a balance between his university studies and his promotion career and the activities that it demanded. The full realization of just how magnificent the future promised to be only came after he and his friends decided to hold a New Year’s party. What initially was a small affair turned out to be a big event attended by hundreds of people. Bankay never looked back.
2. Forever on the Rise
While its attendance was beyond his wildest expectations, the first party only served to inspire the young Bankay for more. He was now convinced that his future lay in entertainment promotion and he set out to make his dream come true. The next event attracted about 2000 people. The following party had approximately 5000 attendees. With the next, the numbers kept rising. Today, the number of revelers hosted by Bankay in a single party hits the 15,000 mark.
3. The Secret behind the Success
Most party-goers demand nothing less than what they came for — to be entertained. The slightest failure to fulfill their expectations can mean the doom of the promoter. However, Bankay has managed to satisfy the massive crowds turning out at his parties each minute of the many hours the events take. His secret lies in attracting the right people for his parties and changing of the scenes to bring about a new experience every time.
Bankay’s latest goal is forester a better collaboration between the formal sector and the entertainment industry. He believes that there is a lot of work that still needs to be done to make the formal industry appreciate the entertainment industry.
Bottom-line
Many other Jamaican promoters and DJs will certainly be born and take to the stage. Their stars may rise above or below the level of Kamal Bankay. One thing for sure, nevertheless, is the fact that he will remain the event promotion pioneer in the country. In addition, he will always occupy a revered space in the world music and party promotion arena.
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