Port Harcourt Male Ensemble

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]

Port Harcourt Male Ensemble
Also known asPHME
OriginPort Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Genreschoral, classical, jazz, gospel
OccupationMen's Chorus
Years active2001—present
MembersArtistic Director
Bob Amunye
Organizing Secretary
Iwefa Aganaba

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]

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  1. ^ "Use your talents to develop Niger Delta, Governor Wike tells youths". Scan News. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  2. ^ "Commonwealth Youth Awards Ceremony Booklet" (PDF). Commonwealth of Nations. Retrieved 1 July 2016.
  3. ^ "Commonwealth Community Choir Competition 2015". Commonwealth-youth-orchestra.org. Retrieved 1 July 2016.