Igbo highlife group Umu Obiligbo hands out some hard-earned wisdom on a new record titled “Trust.” The plain English title tells you the lesson upfront.
Trust is a heavy word in any Nigerian home. Families split over it, and friendships end because of it. So a highlife song on the subject should find listeners easily.
Guitar lines ripple over a bouncing bass while the drums swing at an easy pace. Soft horns or keys probably fill the corners, and hand percussion rattles along. The groove stays calm, so the words come through clearly.
The lead singer talks more than he shouts, like an elder at the head of a compound. His voice carries years of experience, yet it never sounds stern. Each line lands slowly.
Backing voices answer him in tight harmony, so the chorus feels like a village reply. The lyrics seem to warn against careless friendships and praise a promise kept. Short lines make the point easy to remember.
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