It’s official! Conde Nast turned down Mario Epanya’s proposal for Vogue Africa. Did we see that coming? It just seemed to good to be true in a world where the only acknowledgment they are willing to give a whole talent filled Continent is a small section on a website called Vogue Italia and occassional covers and editorials here and there. After all it does not deserve its own stand alone platform in their eyes right? or maybe the timing is wrong – financially? or maybe its not strong enough? maybe the industry is not ready for it yet? maybe we dont have that many talents?
Whatever the reason might be, we know we have what it takes to celebrate African talents on a platform that does not have to be Vogue…. For now though, we are just happy to drool over the stunning presentation of Vogue Africa as interpreted by Mario Epanya. Which is your favourite issue?
Read on…….. from independent.co.uk.
African Photographer Mario Epanya’s proposition of an African edition of Vogue has been rejected by publishing house, Conde Nast.
Epanya, who created fictional covers and editorials for his campaign, posted on his Facebook page: “Dear All. The wait is over. Conde Nast said No to an African license of Vogue. So this is the last cover. Enjoy but it’s a beginning of something”.
African-American lifestyle site Madame Noire writes: “Obviously, Vogue can still get away with a few editorials featuring Africans and African Americans sprinkled here and there. Although their “Black Issue” flew off the magazine racks in 2008, are you really surprised that Conde Nast rejected the idea?”
Some of those commenting on the story have called on Africans to boycott the other 18 International Vogue editions and opt for local magazines, such as Arise, instead.
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What exactly could be the reason for the rejection of the proposed Vogue Africa? there’s alot going on in my head but really,can anyone just please explain to me!
i wonder…