The Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria Rivers State Branch (PMAN Rivers State Branch) is an organization existing to promote the music profession and oversee the welfare of musicians in Rivers State, Nigeria. It is the state affiliate of the national Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN). Its state headquarters are in Port Harcourt.
History
editFounded in 1995, Geraldo Pino, a musician from Enugu led the association until 2004.[1] He was succeeded by Muma Gee who became the first elected female chairman, but was later "impeached for misappropriation of funds and lack of accountability."[2] In 2010, Lexy M assumed leadership of the association.[3] He served until 2013 when succeeded by Lady IB, the second woman to hold the position.[4]
Leadership
editAs of 2013, the executive board of the organization includes:
- Chairman
- Vice-chairman 1
- Vice chairman 2
- Publicity secretary
- Treasurer
- Provost
List of chairmen
editThe following is a list of past and present chairs of PMAN Rivers State Branch:
- Geraldo Pino
- Muma Gee
- Arthur W. Pepple, Jr.
- Peterstone Cole
- Lekara "Lexy" Mueka (aka Lexy M)
- Lady IB
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Onah, George (14 August 2009). "Geraldo Pino buried at last". Vanguard. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ "Muma Gee Impeached." P.M. News. Independent Communications Network Limited. 2004. HighBeam Research. 3 August 2015 [1] (subscription required)
- ^ "Rivers State Musicians Unite Against Factional PMAN President". The Nigerian Voice. 30 September 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ "Lady IB Emerges Rivers PMAN Chairman". The Tide. 11 October 2013. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
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