Beasts of No Nation

Released shortly after the Afrobeat pioneer's highly publicized release from a Nigerian prison on politically motivated charges, 'Beasts of No Nation' is a scathing, defiant indictment of systemic corruption and global hypocrisy. Fela's sprawling, polyrhythmic arrangements are tighter and more fiercely focused than ever, targeting both oppressive military regimes and Western leaders. The album stands as one of the most potent and funk-drenched protest records of the decade.