A labor of love directed by BeyoncĂ© Knowles herself, âBlack is Kingâ is both a tribute to Blackness and the exhumation and exploration of that identity in the past, present and future. Featuring African artists like Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Nija and Shatta Wale as well as Black American artists Childish Gambino, JAY-Z, Pharell Williams and Tierra Whack, the filmâs soundtrack sonically mirrors divine images of Black people Knowles presents throughout and challenges pre-existing notions of blackness on a global scale. Itâs not merely about history or identity, but the Black diaspora as a whole and Knowlesâ hopeful vision for Black prosperity and life.