Bumpah2Bumpah

Saturday Nov 8th 2025 ChromaQueer
Arts Court

An evening curated by Jayel Lamont MusicByJayel

Event poster for Bumpah Bumpah on November 8th, featuring artists Nalani, Jayel B2B Celestial, and Maz B2B T Trills, scheduled from 10 PM to 12 AM at Arts Court Black Box. The poster has a black and white background with abstract, psychedelic white text and yellow event details.

10 pm - 11pm : NALANI

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NALANI is a female DJ duo reimagining classic sounds through an Afro-fusion lens. Rooted in rich African heritage and shaped by global experience, Ramie and Ananda blend deep rhythms with modern beats to create high-energy sets that honour the past and ignite the present. Their sound is culture-rich, vibe-heavy, and built to move every crowd. With seamless chemistry and infectious stage presence, NALANI brings people together and fills every room with undeniable energy."

11pm - Midnight : Jayel B2B Celestial

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Jayel Lamont (they/them) is a Jamaican and Cuban DJ and Producer born and raised in Ottawa. Dubbed an undeniable talent to watch, Jayel over the last 5 years has begun pouring back into the community through community work, curation, nonprofit work & teaching youth how to DJ.

In 2024, in collaboration with Capital Pride, Jayel was blessed to launch Bumpah2Bumpah; a showcase of Ottawa’s Black Queer DJs. Jayel is enthusiastic about the honour of working with ChromaQueer Film +Arts Festival and bringing Bumpah2Bumpah back to the Ottawa Queer community.

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Celeste / DJ Celestial is a Canadian-Bahamian artist and multi-disciplinary creative. They’re a passionate dreamer and dedicated earth worker, on a path to nurture creative spaces for community care, particularly for Black & QTBIPOC youth. This inspires her work as a founding member of the Pass the Vibes collective, creating space for Black youth to connect and explore their creativity. Celeste likes to experiment with celestial and nostalgic sounds mixed with your favourite R&B and island vibes! She is guarantee to create a vibe 

Midnight - 1am : Maz B2B ttrills

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ttrills is a Nigerian-Canadian DJ who has made a name for herself in the world of music. With a passion to hone her love for multiple genres, She has crafted a sound that is uniquely her own. Growing up in Nigeria, Temi was exposed to a rich tapestry of sounds and rhythms. Today, Temi is bringing those scenes to Ottawa and the GTA. She is sought-after and known for her electrifying sets that get crowds moving and grooving. Her infectious energy and charisma make her a favorite among audiences of all backgrounds.

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Maz is Rwandan-Canadian dj with a passion for blending sounds from all over Africa. You can expect to hear blends from all corners of the continent including but not limited to Amapiano, Afrobeats,Afrohouse, and QGOM. With a little over a year of experience she’s showcased her blends all around Ottawa and gained immense knowledge from all the amazing talent the city has to offer.