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.
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.
See also
References
- "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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