See Africa’s First Reactions To The Death Of Vogue Italian Editor, Franca Sozzani

In case you are unaware, editor of Vogue Italia just died (read About It Here). Her death has ignited reactions from various names in the fashion world in Africa, mainly in Nigeria.

See some of the first reaction to be cast by industry names in various parts of Africa.\

Jen Denier – Director of GROUP OF CREATIVES & co-founder / owner of SA Menswear Week. Fashion Show Producer in South Africa.

Rest In Peace, Franca Sozzani #vogueitalia #ciaofranca

A photo posted by Jen Deiner (@grpcr8) on Dec 22, 2016 at 10:40am PST

Mayowa Nicholas, Winner Of Elite Model Search Nigeria 2015

Today the world lost a legend ,An angel 💔 💔💔💔RIP Franca sozzani You will be greatly missed ❤️ #francasozzani

A photo posted by Unicorn (@mayowanicholas) on Dec 22, 2016 at 11:05am PST

Pale Disegapo – Founding & creative director Of Palse South Africa

Very sad to learn that much-loved Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani passed away in Milan today 😢 Franca has always given us something to be thankful for…who'll ever forget Vogue Black issue? *RIP Franca

A photo posted by PALSE Presents SOUL (@paledisegapo) on Dec 22, 2016 at 10:32am PST

Joan Okorodudu – Founder Of Isis Models, Nigeria’s Next Super Model & Africa International Fashion Week

I am so saddened by this news.Rest in peace Franca#vogueitalia

A photo posted by IsisModelsOfficial (@isismodelsafrica) on Dec 22, 2016 at 9:04am PST

Bertha Owusu – Founder of Lumier Couture / Ghana

RIP @francasozzani1 ✨✨ #ATrueLegend #AmAlwaysInspiredByYourWork #221216

A photo posted by B E R T H A O W U S U (@iamberthaowusu) on Dec 22, 2016 at 9:43am PST

StyleHouseFiles – Fashion Business Development Agency In Nigeria

Today, Fashion has lost an icon. A Legend has taken her final bow. Rest in Peace, Franca Sozzani. Thank you for inspiring us all. #FrancaSozzani #RIP #Legend

A photo posted by StyleHouseFiles (@stylehousefiles) on Dec 22, 2016 at 9:21am PST

Sophi Zinga – Senegalese Designer

May you forever rest in eternal peace @francasozzani1. Thank you for believing in me and selecting me nearly 3years ago for @vogueitalia's Vogue talent. Thank you for believing so profoundly in African designers and talent. You were truly a visionary. @smaino my condolences to you and the @voguemagazine Family. What a remarkable legacy she has left us with ❤. The biggest lesson I learned from her: To be powerful yet incredibly humane. #francasozzani #rip

A photo posted by Sophie Zinga (@sophiezinga) on Dec 22, 2016 at 9:41am PST

Few Model Management Nigeria

Who says there are no good examples to follow… RIP @francasozzani1 #iconic #legend 💔💔💔

A photo posted by Few Model Management (@fewmodels) on Dec 22, 2016 at 10:17am PST

Sharon Ojong, Nigerian Blogger

I C O N 🙏🏽

A photo posted by S H A M A Z I N G (@sharonojong) on Dec 22, 2016 at 10:20am PST

Beth Model Management Nigeria

Sad day💔 We would miss you. Thank you for your support🙏🏾 @francasozzani1 #vogueitaly

A photo posted by Beth Model Management (@bethmodelafrica) on Dec 22, 2016 at 9:37am PST

Thula Sindi – Mozambique

Such sad news about the death of long time Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani …her contribution to the fashion industry will last forever

A photo posted by thula (@thulasindi) on Dec 22, 2016 at 8:46am PST