Beyonce Does...Blackface?! (Blog, Pics)

In honor of L'Officiel Paris Magazine's 90th anniversary,Beyonce channels an African Queen theme, and pays tribute to the renowned F...

In honor of L'Officiel Paris Magazine's 90th anniversary,Beyonce channels an African Queen theme, and pays tribute to the renowned Fela Kuti. But some people are taking issue because the magazine darkened her face. The magazine's photoshoot has caused quite a stir. Check the pic:

In L'Officiels own words:

“The Fashion magazine is about to celebrate its 90th birthday. To celebrate this anniversary, the festivities start with the March issue, with Beyoncé on the cover. She agreed to pose for an incredible fashion shoot, with the theme of African Queen, paying a tribute to the legendary Fela Kuti (a political singer who died in 1997). Far from the glamorous Sasha Fierce, the beauty posed for the magazine with amazing fashion designers clothes, but also in a dress created by her mother. A return to her African roots, as you can see on the picture, on which her face was voluntarily darkened. All the pictures will be available in the collector edition, on sell at the end of this month.“

Do you think it's a big issue? Why or why not?