Celestine Ukwu & His Philosophers National – True Philosophy

Celestine Ukwu was the philosopher of Igbo highlife, and this album, as the title suggests, is reflective rather than rowdy. Gentle guitars and soft percussion support songs that meditate on life, money and patience through proverbs, sung in a smooth, unhurried voice. Choose it when you want highlife for listening rather than dancing, with melodies that unfold slowly.