Beyoncé produced, wrote, and directed the project through her company, Parkwood Entertainment, ensuring full creative control over the representation of Blackness in its "full glory". The project was released on Disney+ and served as a visual companion to the 2019 album The Lion King: The Gift .
: The visual album highlights diverse African music styles, traditional dances, intricate costumes, and varied hairstyles. Black Is KingHD
: Beyoncé stated that the project aims to shift the global perception of the word "Black" to reflect it as something regal, rich in history, and purposeful. Beyoncé produced, wrote, and directed the project through