Growing up in Houston as a child of Nigerian immigrants and having direct ties back to his family’s homeland, Amosu personifies the Afro-American crossroads. ‍After earning a MBA from Rice University and a 10-year tenure as a commercial executive in the energy sector, Amosu transitioned into the hospitality industry with the vision of creating ChòpnBlọk, the cultural crossroads where West African culinary traditions and local communities intersect. Ope has grown ChòpnBlọk from an acclaimed dining pop up concept into a nationally heralded restaurant, earning him a 2024 Emerging Chef nomination from the James Beard Foundation. He is founder of Chopd & Stewd Festival.  He is a rising culinarian with an extensive list of celebrity clientele and features, including Bravo’s Top Chef, The New York Times, Food & Wine, Hulu’s Taste the Nation, and PBS’ No Passport Required.