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British Vogue<\/a><\/em> is facing backlash following the reveal of its February 2022 cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cover features nine models Adut Akech, Amar Akway, Majesty Amare, Akon Changkou, Maty Fall, Janet Jumbo, Ab\u00e9ny Nhial, Nyagua Ruea, and Anok Yai\u2014and while it\u2019s supposed to be a pioneering moment as it centers African beauty on a large scale, it seems that the models\u2019 skin tones were edited to look darker, among other controversial artistic liberties that were taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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British Vogue is facing backlash following the reveal of its February 2022 cover. 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