Critical Acclaim
Beyoncé’s “Black Is King” visual album was released Friday on the Disney+ platform. Praised for its attempt to edify the global collective of Afro people, the project has also received criticism for its monolithic portrayal of Africa.
In light of the recent global revival of the Black Lives Matter movement, the underlying message of black self-love through the embrace of African heritage comes at an appropriate time.
“Black Is King+ is a sometimes penetrating presentation of African artists whose work blends…
