ABOUT JHP LEGACY
JHP is an IRS 501 (c3) non-profit arts organization which seeks to come together to share our different cultures through unique traditional dances, music performances, workshops and classes.
Who We Are
Board Members
Volunteer Staff
Philip Attipoe
Board Chair
Vice President - JHP Operations (Founding Member)
2013 - Present
Eben Pobee
President (Founding Member)
2013 - Present
Emmanuel Arhu
Board Member
2015-Present
Rosemary Melomey
Board Member
Fundraising & Grants
2016 - Present
Benjamin Quaye
Operations Committee member
2015- Present
Benjamin Arthur
Fund-Raising Chair
2019- Present
Salome Munyaka
Vice Chair
2019- Present
Eben Pobee
President & Artistic Director (Founding Member)
2013 - Present
Philip Attipoe
Vice President of JHP Operations (Founding Member)
2013 - Present
Charles Armah
Artistic Coordinator & Master Drummer
2013 - Present
Harriet Pobee
Secretary
2013 - Present
Promise Addae
Public Relations Officer
2013 - Present
Benjamin Arthur
Public Relations Officer
2019 - Present
Juliana Asare
Treasurer
2013 - Present
Priscilla Asare
Event Organizer
2013 - Present
Work with colleges, high schools, civic and government organizations to develop, organize and implement performance-based programs that educate and unite us through cultural understanding and exchange of ideas.
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Traditional Dance Night – Brings together performers from different cultures and through stories, rhythms, movements and songs, engages and teaches the audience about the connections between rhythms, life and humanity.
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Provide support, training, workshops & performances that engage students, teachers and members of the public in traditional drum, dance and songs from around the world.
Our Values
1. Building communities from the bottom up.
2. Strengthen community through mutual respect & understanding, personal dignity & growth.
3. Understanding and honoring our cultural heritage.
Our Vision
Our Goal
That all individuals and different cultures will be valued regardless of their race, gender, country of origin and ethnicity when we understand each other. There are many ways to do this. JHP believes that music, specifically rhythms, are a universal and ancient language that has the power to unite us.
Just Humanitarian Project (JHP) Legacy is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, based in the city of Shoreline, led by first generation African immigrants, who are accomplished musicians, performers, and artists and call King County their home.
JHP was founded in 2013 by Eben Pobee, Akwasi Asare, and Philip Attipoe, who wanted to share their passion for music, dance, and all cultural arts to under served communities.
JHP is fully volunteer run with 6 key individuals who oversee all planning for community workshops and events.
The two main points of contact are Eben Pobee, a city of Shoreline resident, artist, performer and event planner and Philip Attipoe, JHP Board member and Operations Committee Chair, and former president of the Ghanaian Association of Greater Seattle. Eben, a financial analyst for Pierce County, has a 4 year degree in Performing Arts and has successfully hosted 6 community festivals. In 2013, Eben began the celebrated multicultural festival at Concordia University in Portland while he was a graduate student obtaining an MBA in Finance. Philip Attipoe, an engineer for Amazon, is very knowledgeable and experienced in the local arts and music culture, having managed several local bands including Atsimevu Band, which performs at Folk Life and the Spirit of West Africa festival.
Our Strategies
