Odwa Bongo presents: The uHadi Experience

The uHadi Experience is an exciting and deeply educational live performance by Odwa Bongo that celebrates isiXhosa music, language, and storytelling through the ancient and expressive sounds of the uHadi bow. Rooted in tradition yet boldly contemporary, the show offers audiences a rich journey through sound, honoring ancestry, womanhood, spirituality, and cultural memory.

At the heart of the performance is the uHadi, placed in meaningful dialogue with Western string instruments such as the violin, cello, and double bass. Rather than being positioned on the margins, the uHadi is brought to the forefront, invited to lead, to shine, and to stand as an equal. This artistic choice is both respectful and symbolic: it reaffirms the musical and cultural value of indigenous instruments, offering a space where their sound and story can be fully appreciated.

By creating space for the uHadi to be heard alongside globally respected instruments, The uHadi Experience inspires audiences to rethink hierarchies in music, while celebrating the beauty and innovation inherent in African traditions. It is a celebration, a conversation, and a cultural offering, bridging the past and present in ways that are both moving and unforgettable.