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Odwa Bongo is a South African musician, vocalist, and cultural advocate dedicated to preserving and elevating indigenous music. Rooted in isiXhosa traditions, he specialises in the uHadi Bow, blending its rich, spiritual sounds with contemporary influences. His project, The uHadi Experience, explores themes of healing, identity, and storytelling, often collaborating with Western string ensembles to reimagine the instrument’s role. Odwa has performed on notable stages, captivating diverse audiences with his unique fusion of heritage and innovation. He is also focused on marketing his original music and expanding his reach as a recording artist.

Audiences can expect a deeply immersive and soulful experience when attending Odwa Bongo’s performances. His music blends the rich, meditative tones of the uHadi Bow with contemporary sounds, creating a bridge between tradition and modernity. Through evocative storytelling, layered harmonies, and rhythmic instrumentation, he transports listeners into the heart of isiXhosa musical heritage.

His shows are not just concerts but cultural experiences—filled with moments of healing, introspection, and communal connection. Whether performing with The uHadi Experience or his quartet, Odwa’s stage presence is both intimate and powerful, inviting audiences to engage with the music on a spiritual and emotional level.

BOOKING NOTES

If you can’t get the table configuration you want and end up booking seats on different tables as a result, please do so under the same email address and we’ll automatically put you together on one table. In fact, any seats booked under the same email address we will assume are together and arrange seating at one table. If this is not the case, however, or if you are booking with friends under different email addresses, just let us know and we’ll make a plan to seat you together. If the event appears sold-out, or you want to add to an existing booking, the same applies - just drop us an email to events@caferoux.co.za and we’ll do our best to make a plan!

If you struggle with the booking or online payment process, or want to swap tables, we can’t help with that - so please contact Quicket on support@quicket.co.za. And, if you can’t make the show and want to try to resell your tickets, please make use of Quicket’s secondary ticket sale option online - or let us know and we’ll try to sell your tickets on the door.

DOORS OPEN AT 6PM, SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM