ÁfroStyle (Magz & Podcast)

“What was the starting point that made you feel responsible for this work?”

A common opening question to understand the guest's personal motivation and the origin of their mission.

“What were the initial challenges you faced and how did you overcome them?”

This question is used to explore the practical difficulties of starting a new venture or movement.

“How do you come up with an idea for a new collection or project?”

A go-to question for creative guests to demystify their ideation process.

“What part of your personal culture or heritage shows up in your work?”

The hosts often ask this to connect the guest's professional output to their personal identity and background.

“What excites you personally when you're choosing who to feature or work with?”

This question seeks to understand the guest's personal taste and what drives their curatorial eye.

“What's a common misconception about your field that you want to correct?”

This question gives the guest a platform to directly address and debunk stereotypes, whether about African fashion or ballroom culture.

“How do you mentally cope with the pressures or emotional weight of your work?”

Asked particularly of guests in high-stress fields like activism to understand their personal resilience.

“Does it make more sense for African creators to build their own table, or join the existing one?”

A strategic question posed to guests to understand their philosophy on industry power structures.

“How do you help new or emerging talent bridge the gap to the next level?”

This is asked of established leaders to understand how they support the next generation.

“Are you facing any pushback or challenges in getting mainstream attention?”

The hosts ask this to explore the current obstacles a guest's project or scene is facing.

“What is next for you and what should we be looking out for?”

A standard closing question to give the guest an opportunity to promote their future plans.

“Can you help us understand the meaning of [a specific cultural term]?”

Used to get a clear definition of a subculture or concept, like 'Black dandyism,' for the audience.