Bodybuilders may appear larger than life on stage, but standing next to a mountain of a man like Chinedu “Andrew Jacked” Obiekeya really puts into perspective just how much hard work and dedication goes into being a true Olympian. That’s why fans flocked to see the 2026 Arnold USA champion and Arnold UK champion.
Andrew Jacked is definitely the man of the moment. After getting a high position the third place in the event Mr. Olympia 2025and raised $100,000 in the process, making Nigeria 2026 an even more successful year. In March, AJ took home the biggest payday in bodybuilding at the Arnold USA, only to follow up with another win and $250,000 at the UK Arnold “After two big wins, Andrew could just put his feet up, chill, and watch TV.” Olympia All-Star Tours promoter, Giles Thomasin a recent Instagram post, adding that the famous iron pump is “Such an easy guy to work with.”
Muscle & Fitness at Jacked’s recent parking lot Additional Power Up Store in Leicester, England, where lines of fans who want to meet their hero left the store. “I think opportunities like this are important for international fans who may not have access to these bodybuilding stars very often,” said Liam Smith, who promoted the event. As a bodybuilder, Smith was impressed by the amount of time AJ spent training with his fellow ironmen. “It’s about bringing superstars to our local community,” Smith said M&F. “If you want to dream big, then stars like Andrew Jacked are proof of the results.”
For her part, AJ is thrilled to be in Arnold’s victory lap. The big man said M&F, While at Leicester, he never imagined that bodybuilding would be the vehicle that would take him around the world. “It’s a blessing,” he said, noting that his own beginnings were humble, making his first set of weights out of “concrete, pipes and some scraps from cars.”
When it comes to sharing his stories and hard-earned wisdom with fellow bodybuilders, Jackd is in his element no matter where he finds himself in the world. “I’m not doing it for the legacy or anything,” he said. M&F. “I’m just grateful.”
Andrew Jacked’s Olympia All-Star Tour
To find all of Andrew Jacked’s remaining UK dates and European meet and greet events, see the dates and venues below.
- Wednesday, April 8: Rocket Car, St. Austell, England
- Thursday, April 9: Sports Zone, North London, England
- Friday, April 10: Chosen Few, Bristol, England
- Saturday, April 11: Gym, Newry, England
- Sunday, April 12: Nebula Hall, Wexford, England
- Saturday, April 25: Really fit, Prague
- Monday, April 27: Fitness Unlimited, Stirling, Scotland
- Tuesday, April 28: Monster Factory, Redcar, England
- Wednesday, April 29: Infinity Gym, Ireland
- Friday, May 1: Stockport Additions, Hazel Grove, England
- Saturday, May 2: NPC Slovakia, Hilton, Bratislava
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