Ozoemena Chukwu, popularly known as Ozo, a star from the BBNaija reality TV show, has disclosed that his participation in the 'Lockdown' season of the show has been his greatest blessing to date.
He made this revelation during an interview with Punch.
Ozo explained that the platform provided him with an opportunity to showcase his extensive knowledge and passion for games and competitions.
He also mentioned that securing lucrative roles in the sports industry was another significant achievement for him.
He said: “The biggest blessing I have was the year I was on the show. There was a betting company that was one of the major sponsors (of the show then). Every Friday, there were sports trivia games, and that gave me a great opportunity to show I had so much knowledge and interest in sports.
“There were questions ranging from football, basketball, tennis, golf, Formula One, boxing, and Ultimate Fighting Championship. My fellow housemates then used to clamour for me to be on their teams. That was big for me.”
When asked about how he manages the attention from enthusiastic female fans, Ozo stated: “I could liken this to when people talk about fame or life in general, when they say, ‘Never let things get in your head’.
“It is not something I lay so much emphasis on when it comes to my life. I have always wanted to show a positive example to people who want to be like me. When it comes to that part of my life, I don’t put so much emphasis on it.”
In response to a question about his interest in the entertainment industry, Ozo expressed contentment with his current involvement in the sports world, noting the close relationship between the two fields.
He also revealed that he holds a minority stake in a company that plans to launch a game show for football enthusiasts.
The sports analyst said: “Sports and entertainment are intertwined. I am never bored, and that is because there is always a sports event for me to watch. There is always a form of entertainment for what I do.
“For example, I am an analyst on a football show where we talk about things that happen around the English premier league. There is a company where I am a minority owner, and we are about to start our own show and quiz people on different football matters. Also, we give people the best idea of how they should set up their fantasy teams.”