[85] One look in the "Already" video was a 5:31 Jérôme blue Nigerian lace trench dress with an accompanying Nigerian gele, inspired by the fashion of matriarchal women at Nigerian weddings. "[48], The Nigerian chapter was led by director Ibra Ake, with Dafe Obro and Meji Alabi as co-directors. In order to give the video a vintage look, director of photography Santiago Gonzalez employed Kowa Cine Prominar lenses – spherical lenses built in the 1960s – providing a warmer flare, good contrast and a saturation that imparts brightness and opulence. Welcome to The Lion King Wiki, a collaborative database for everything related to the Lion King franchise: films, television series, books, comics, and more. Beyoncé first rose to prominence as the lead singer of the R&B girl-group Destiny's Child, which … [81], Hundreds of costumes were designed for Black Is King, including 69 for Beyoncé herself. The Lion King Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. "[60] Director Jenn Nkiru explained how in the set of the "Brown Skin Girl" video, there was "a huge presence of life", specifically a lot of flowers and plants, representing the themes of growth and nurturing. [83] This included dancers wearing Kanaga masks in the "Find Your Way Back" video, with the sparkly looks being inspired by constellations; this is a reference to the Dogon people's astrological belief system and advanced astronomical expertise. But she was very receptive. Ohio State University associate professor Treva Lindsey added that Beyoncé "is allowing her art to speak for itself" and "opening up space for robust conversations". ""[51], Beyoncé and Derek Dixie acted as music directors, while MeLo-X, Derek Dixie, and James William Blades contributed to the score;[119] MeLo-X described working on the film on Twitter, writing: "Truly an amazing and eye opening journey. [42], Beyoncé explained that she believes The Gift "is the first soundtrack where it becomes visual in your mind". Albums; Songs; Videos; DVDs; Tour [70] The rest of the main cast were recruited from South Africa. "[93] Lauren Michele Jackson of The New Yorker noted the wide array of African dance styles in Black Is King, writing that the film is a tribute to "the manifold ways in which a body can move: legwork, footwork, shaku shaku, zanku, twerk, wine, gbese, thrust, grind, shake". [152] Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen of The Sydney Morning Herald agreed, writing that the film "takes the viewer on a dazzling, hyper-real ride through natural landscapes and space-age futures, while incorporating elements of black history and tradition". One scene was framed with a profile of Beyoncé and her dancers behind her to pay homage to the cover art of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew. Kinitra Brooks, Endowed Chair in Literary Studies at Michigan State University, described Black Is King as "an aural and visual rendering of Afrofuturistic Blackness in the 21st century", referring to the philosophy and cultural aesthetic that combines science fiction, history and fantasy to encourage black people to recover their heritage in order to create their own futures. [50][52][83][84], Akers spoke about how she "wanted to reference different cultures, traditions and tribes, but to have the freedom to create fantasy, for people to be able to escape into a new world". [51][61] Co-director Kwasi Fordjour described the excitement of the early development, saying: "Your adrenaline starts to rush and it becomes like, 'OK, what are we going to do, how are we going to do it, where do we start?' 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"[92] Ojo commented on his experience working with Beyoncé, saying: "She was a very good student. "[31], The film addresses and subverts stereotypical depictions of Africans and African Americans. Twenty-five years after the release of the original classic, The Lion King, is getting a live-action remake from Disney and Beyonce has recorded a … The film's music, dances, costumes, hairstyles and sets were designed to showcase the beauty and richness of the cultures in the African continent and diaspora. [207], Dissect, a podcast known for thoroughly analyzing contemporary music, are dedicating a seven-episode season to analyzing Black Is King, due to be released in January 2021. Beyoncé was impressed by his performance and she sought him out, ultimately casting him in the lead role in Black Is King. [74][80] Shepherd described it as "a wonderful, wonderful experience" that she felt "so honored" to be part of. Fordjour added: "As men, I feel like sometimes we walk through this world aimlessly and sometimes we just need to be embraced. Director Jenn Nkiru chose to primarily feature South London, including her hometown of Peckham, due to its large black and South Asian communities. Beyoncé: THE LION KING: THE GIFT - The Official Website of Beyoncé Sam Adams of Slate wrote that the inclusion of this selection of recordings in Black Is King "underline the way in which tradition is passed down through music" as well as "how that transmission can be exploited by outside parties for profit". My process is tedious. Her references are spiritual and learned. The new single, which is featured during a pivotal scene with an adult Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé) in the new movie, will also be featured on the additional "Lion King… [205] Chapek described how Black Is King is "being widely celebrated for its diverse cast, stunning artistry and inspiring interpretation of the Black experience", adding that it clearly shows "the power of the Disney+ platform for premiering world-class content". [55] The trailer shows Beyoncé reading from the 1971 book Black Gods and Kings, written by American art-historian Robert Farris Thompson to record the art history of the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. [47] Beyoncé invested 100% of her earnings from Disney into making sure that they had the best crew and production for the film. Describing it as "a visual masterpiece" that is "almost overwhelming", Menta praised the many settings and outfits in the film and noted that every detail on screen has meaning. "[117], Post-production took place from December 2019. Obie concluded: "Just like the art, fashion, locations, musicians and actors who make up Black Is King and The Gift, we are stronger when we see ourselves connected in global struggle and glory. The film's production was top secret, with the public not being aware of the film and some contributors not knowing the scope of the project until the release of the trailer. She learnt about the story of Solomon Linda, the South African composer of the song "Mbube" who received no credit or royalties from the song being used as "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in the original The Lion King. [72], Special guests were recruited for the film, such as Lupita Nyong'o, Naomi Campbell, Kelly Rowland, Jay-Z, and Beyoncé's children Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir Carter, as well as some of the artists featured in The Gift, including Yemi Alade, Shatta Wale, Salatiel, Wizkid, and Busiswa. [48] The film's production was top secret, with the public not being aware of the film and some contributors not knowing the scope of the project until the release of the trailer. Filming took place in the Eastern Region and Greater Accra Region, with the team wanting to include locations that were underrepresented in depictions of Ghana, such as Shatta Wale's hometown of Nima which was featured in the "Already" video. [50][51][52][53], When voicing the character of Nala in The Lion King (2019), Beyoncé delved into the history of the film and its story. [88] Farinah added that Black Is King was a great moment to "share the piece of the pie with other Black hairstylists who don’t have this platform to show their creativity and their work". Powerhouse Museum senior curator Roger Leong described how "tropes of African identity – the wild animal prints, the ultra, almost Josephine Baker images of the showgirl ... she draws on all these archetypes of black glamour and uses them as statements about black pride". In real life, the prince grows up and moves to the city. Nicholls called it "a dream come true, not just for me, not just for those children that were selected, but for all black children". [8], Sophia Ordaz of Slate noted that as well as the message of the film being "that Black kingship amounts to responsible manhood, Black femininity is just as integral". [9][49], In July 2019, after the release of the music video for "Spirit", Beyoncé wanted to release more visuals for The Lion King: The Gift. [69] Nigerian dancer and actor Stephen Ojo was also first recruited as a dancer for the "Spirit" music video. Nicole Chin Sue, one of the synchronised swimmers in the video, recalled:[75]. And I feel like we’re kings. The prince is reunited with his childhood love ("Brown Skin Girl"). The album is packed with star-studded names including husband and frequent collaborator Jay-Z, along with others such as … [99] African-American Flag was featured in the "Already" video; the piece was created by David Hammons in 1990 to represent the marginalization of African-American artists and is seen as a symbol of black liberation. The prince reunites with his father and breaks down in front of him. To research for the film, Beyoncé described how she "spent a lot of time exploring and absorbing the lessons of past generations and the rich history of different African customs". & Chris Brown Lead 2020 Soul Train Awards Nominations: Here's the Complete List", "Disney+ Now Has 60.5 Million Subscribers Worldwide Exceeding Expectations", "Edited Transcript of DIS.N earnings conference call or presentation 4-Aug-20 8:30pm GMT", "THE MAKING AND UNPACKING OF BEYONCÉ'S BLACK IS KING", "Our one episode Black Is King analysis somehow turned into 7. [208], Inspired by Black Is King, the New York Public Library published a guide of various materials (such as literature, documentaries and photographic collections) that "you can use to expand your knowledge of the arts and cultures from across the African Diaspora", building on the film's aim of celebrating the various cultures of the diaspora through art, fashion and music. "Spirit" is a … ⚡⚡", "Who is the blue/green man in Black is King? People take inspiration from Africa all the time, but hiring people and providing local people on the ground with opportunities is a whole other thing. Ordaz highlights a spoken word passage read by a man in the film, which states: "Many times, it’s the women that reassemble us. Beyoncé's braid crown in "Brown Skin Girl" was inspired by the Mangbetu people of the Eastern Congo, whose Lipombo skull elongation technique represented royalty and status. [210] Steff Yotka of Vogue wrote that "Black Is King was the digital fashion event of the summer, upstaging official fashion weeks by aligning garments with history, celebrity, purpose, and unparalleled beauty". 'The Lion King: The Gift' album follows in the footsteps of Kendrick Lamar's "Black Panther" and is a worthy addition to Beyonce's own canon. [60], Beyoncé had a vision for the story she wanted to tell, and she brought on Blitz Bazawule to assist in writing it, who subsequently produced a storyboard with over 250 frames. I keep building more layers and repeat this editing process for months. Lyrically, the song discusses Simba's, the film's main protagonist's return home and is played during that particular scene in the film. Beyoncé added that the costume design utilized color and symbolism in order to "transition from one emotion to another". The Official Website of Beyoncé. [140], Ben Sisario of The New York Times wrote that the minimal marketing for Black Is King "reflects one of Beyoncé's great talents — stoking public conversation with her art, while explaining very little about it". [119] The score contains traditional African music from the UNESCO Collection of Traditional Music and released by Smithsonian Folkways. [34] Brooke Obie of Esquire noted that the inclusion of the original recording where the adaptation would have been in The Lion King "amends the record" and "underscores and connects the global, centuries-long European extraction, exploitation and appropriation of our many cultures and people throughout the African Diaspora". [126] As part of the deal, Black Is King was aired in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Namibia, Cameroon, Liberia, Burundi, Senegal, Togo, Somalia, Benin, Congo, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Gabon, and Cape Verde. A man with a snake asks the boy who he is, but the boy does not answer. [125], As Disney+ is not yet available in Africa, a distribution deal was made with Central and West African television channel Canal+ Afrique and South African media conglomerate MultiChoice Group's channel M-Net to screen Black Is King across Sub-Saharan Africa on August 1, 2020. As he grows up into a man (Nyaniso Dzedze), the prince undergoes a journey of self-identity, using the guidance of his ancestor (Beyoncé), childhood love (Nandi Madida) and his own subconscious (Stephen Ojo) to reclaim his throne. [110] There were 20 large setups around the mansion and the film crew totaled around 40 people in grip, electric and camera. To be singing in my language of Xhosa — to stand in that place for my African people, I feel so honored... We were treated with the utmost care and respect and being on that set was the most incredible experience of my whole life. 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[40] The same day, an accompanying tie-in album titled The Lion King: The Gift was released by Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records. Beyoncé is an American actress, dancer, singer, and songwriter. @Beyonce always pushes for greatness. [140][141] Olivia Harrison of Refinery29 commented: "Leave it to Beyoncé and Disney to be on the cutting edge of digital campaign trends". [144], Writing for Decider, Anna Menta called Black Is King "an undeniably breathtaking, personal, and political work of art". [6][16][17] Beyoncé said that Black Is King aims to shift "the global perception of the word 'Black'" and show that "Black is regal and rich in history, in purpose and in lineage",[18] which is achieved in the film by showcasing a wide variety of African music styles, dances, costumes, hairstyles, settings and traditions with the help of African creatives. It was released digitally on July 11, 2019, and physically on July 19, 2019, as part of the film's soundtrack. Black Is King is a 2020 American musical film and visual album directed, written, and executive produced by American singer Beyoncé. [5] The film tells the story of a young African prince (Folajomi Akinmurele) who is exiled from his kingdom after the death of his father. ", "A Quick Cultural Guide to Beyoncé's 'Black Is King, "5 Takeaways From Beyonce's Elaborate New Visual Album 'Black Is King, "How the directors of Beyoncé's Black Is King created an exercise in modern mythmaking", "Black is King: Is Beyonce fashion's ultimate influencer? [143][144] Several publications declared Black Is King as Beyoncé's magnum opus, including GQ,[145] Vogue,[146] de Volkskrant,[147] Harper's Bazaar,[148] and Glamour. I asked what I should tell the parents, but they still wouldn't say anything. Truly an amazing and eye opening journey. And if I can't be myself, I will never know me. In the mansion used for the video, a painting by Derrick Adams was placed on the walls, as well as sculptures by Woodrow Nash, whose work fuses Benin art with Art Nouveau. Welcome to The Lion King Wiki, a collaborative database for everything related to the Lion King franchise: films, television series, books, comics, and more. The prince's uncle tells the prince to flee the village, and he takes over the throne ("Scar").

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