Port Harcourt Male Ensemble
Port Harcourt Male Ensemble | |
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| Also known as | PHME |
| Origin | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Genres | choral, classical, jazz, gospel |
| Occupation | Men's Chorus |
| Years active | 2001—present |
| Members | Artistic Director Bob Amunye Organizing Secretary Iwefa Aganaba |
The Port Harcourt Male Ensemble (PHME) is an all-male choral group based in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, Nigeria. It was founded in 1998 and inaugurated on 5 May 2001. PHME is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of African classical music. The artistic director is Bob Amunye.[1]
In 2015, the group won the Commonwealth Community Choir Competition and was also awarded the National Award of Excellence for Most Outstanding Youth Organization in Nigeria.[2][3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Use your talents to develop Niger Delta, Governor Wike tells youths". Scan News. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ "Commonwealth Youth Awards Ceremony Booklet" (PDF). Commonwealth of Nations. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
- ^ "Commonwealth Community Choir Competition 2015". Commonwealth-youth-orchestra.org. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
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