It is the state affiliate of the national Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN).
Founded 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.
[3] He served until 2013 when succeeded by Lady IB, the second woman to hold the position.
[4] As of 2013, the executive board of the organization includes: The following is a list of past and present chairs of PMAN Rivers State Branch: