Amara Okoro

Senior Culture & Travel Editor

With a master's degree in food anthropology, Amara Okoro brings a unique academic and narrative lens to her journalism. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveller and Saveur, and her documentary series on West African culinary traditions won a regional Emmy. At Munchies Magazine, she leads the culture and travel sections, focusing on immersive, long-form stories that connect readers to the people and places that shape global cuisine. She believes that food is the most accessible entry point to understanding a different culture.