Vogue says no to Africa

The publishers for Vogue, Conde Nast has rejected a proposal for an Africa edition of Vogue.

African photographer Mario Epanya's proposition of an African edition of Vogue has been rejected by publishing house, Condé Nast.

Earlier this year, photographer and makeup artist Mario Epanya imagined several covers for what would be a future African edition of Vogue. Though there’s a Vogue Nippon, Vogue India, and even a Vogue Australia, there isn’t a Vogue Africa–and Mario was dedicated to changing that.

Epanya, who created fictitional covers and editorials for his campaign, posted on his Facebook page: "DEAR ALL. The Wait is over. Condé Nast said NO to an African license of VOGUE. So this is the last cover. Enjoy, but it's a beginning of something."

The fashion network is alive with debate on this development. Some are calling for a boycott of Vogue, others have said good because Africa must go it alone and create its own media brand. Others ask if there is really space in the market for Vogue as there are a number of fashion magazines dedicated to Africa and African inspired fashion.