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James Okafor
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James Okafor

James Okafor is a Nigerian-American food journalist and cultural critic based in Harlem. A James Beard Media Award nominee, James covers the intersection of food, identity, and community in New York City, focusing on immigrant food cultures and diverse neighborhood restaurants.

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