Chioma Nnadi becomes first black woman to head British Vogue Editorial
By Jennifer S. Kuwanta
Chioma Nnadi, a 44-year-old journalist of Nigerian and Swiss-German descent has been named as the new head of editorial content at British Vogue.
She will be taking over from Edward Enninful, the editor-in-chief who enjoyed a six-year tenure as both the prestigious fashion magazine’s first male and first black editor. Enninful announced his resignation in June.
Nnadi who is currently the editor of the New York-based Vogue, will be known as head of editorial content, rather than editor-in-chief. She has spent 13 years as a writer and news director for the magazine.
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Nnadi’s appointment also makes her the first black female head of the industry-leading fashion magazine.
An excited Nnadi took to her Instagram handle on Monday, saying she is “honoured” over her latest appointment.
“I’m so thrilled to announce that I’m the new head of editorial content for @britishvogue. Huge thanks to Anna Wintour, @edward_enninful, and Roger Lynch for giving me this opportunity. I’m truly honored and so excited to be coming home. Stay tuned! And thank you @stefanruizphoto for the photo,” she wrote.
She will assume her post on October 9, 2023.
