2018 Big Brother Naija housemate, Alexandra Asogwa, popularly known as Alex Unusual, is a media personality, writer, and actress who made her acting debut in AY Makun’s comedy-drama, Merry Men 2. She talks about her sports interests, fan criticism of the Super Eagles team, and more, in this interview with PETER AKINBO What sporting activities did you participate in when you were in school? Yeah, I did a lot in secondary school. I did the high jump, long jump, relay races, and discus.
I was really good at long jump, discus, and relay races. I wasn.t running the first lap at relay races though, because I was terrible at take-off, so I always took the last lap.
Did you win some medals? If yes, do you still have them? Sure, I won a lot of them, and all the times I ran, we finished first because I was the fastest in the relay race team. Since I was going last, I know the team needs my help when things aren’t going so well, I did my best to carry the team at times. The medals should still be in my parents’ house.
Why didn’t you pursue a career in athletics since you were so good? Well, I don’t think this country (Nigeria) supports these sports so much. Discus for example, I don’t think it gets the attention it deserves. I don’t know any discus athletes in Lagos.
I just don’t think they get the same level of attention like basketball or football. After I left secondary school and got into the university, I discovered that there were no provisions for things like this.