Bowie Sonnie Bowei is an accomplished percussionist whose journey spans traditional African drumming, melodic percussion, and steelpan performance.
He has performed, taught, and curated percussion experiences across diverse cultural settings, blending indigenous rhythms with contemporary ensemble practices.
Bowie is deeply rooted in African traditional rhythms, with extensive practical engagement in community drumming, performance direction, and rhythm pedagogy.

His work extends into steelpan performance and tuning, contributing to the preservation and technical development of melodic percussion traditions.
As a percussion educator and organizer, he has mentored emerging drummers and supported structured percussion development initiatives.
Bowie’s percussion journey reflects a lifelong commitment to rhythm as a tool for cultural expression, discipline, and artistic excellence.

He holds a Ph.D in Public Policy and Administration, and is a Distinguished Professor of International Security.