Brad Ogbonna, Photographer, New York

Description

The cover of Essence magazine features Jazmine Sullivan. She is wearing a white blazer with embellishments over a white top, paired with white fishnet stockings. Her hair is styled in a long, dark braid with decorative beads. The magazine cover includes several text elements, such as the magazine's title 'ESSENCE' in large, yellow letters, the headline 'THE ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE ISSUE' in smaller text above the title, and additional text listing features like the 'SUMMER FUN GUIDE' and 'SCREEN KINGS.' The overall color palette consists of light pastel shades and neutral tones. Jazmine Sullivan's name is prominently displayed near the bottom of the cover.