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Nigerian bodybuilder (born 1984-85)<\/p>\n

Chinedu Andrew Obiekea<\/b> (born 1984-85), better known as Andrew Jacked<\/b>, is a Nigerian<\/a>–French<\/a>[<\/span>2]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> professional bodybuilder<\/a> who competes in the men’s open bodybuilding division in the IFBB Pro League<\/a>. Residing in Dubai, UAE<\/a>, Obiekea first rose to prominence training with powerlifter Larry Wheels<\/a>.[<\/span>3]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

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Early life and amateur career<\/h2>\n

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Obiekea was born in Kaduna, Nigeria<\/a>, in 1985, where he completed his education in engineering<\/a>, working in various fields as an electrical engineer and military officer before switching to sport, first as a kickboxer. He moved to Dubai<\/a>, where he continued to train at Binous Gym.[<\/span>4]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> Obiekea first came to prominence in 2019 as the training partner of American fitness influencer and powerlifter, Larry “Wheels” Williams. In 2021, Obiekea competed in the inaugural EBBF Ajmaan Bodybuilding and Physique Contest, held in the United Arab Emirates<\/a>. He won first place in the competition, thereby earning an IFBB<\/a> Elite Pro card at his debut bodybuilding show.[<\/span>5]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

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Professional career<\/h2>\n

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The Nigerian bodybuilder won another IFBB Elite Pro League (IFBB<\/a>) show just one week later. He switched to the IFBB Pro League<\/a> and participated in the 2022 Arnold Classic<\/a> Amateur. Another win at the show earned him the IFBB Pro card.[<\/span>6]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> Former competitors such as Jay Cutler<\/a>, Chris Cormier<\/a>, and Milos Sarcev<\/a> predicted Obiekea to rise.[<\/span>4]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

On August 14, 2022, Andrew Jacked competed in and won the Texas Pro bodybuilding competition, qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest.[<\/span>3]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

Andrew Jacked grew from 260\u00a0lbs at his Arnold Classic debut to 290\u00a0lbs at the 2022 Mr. Olympia<\/a>. He placed eighth in the Men’s Open division, ahead of top contender William Bonac as well as fellow debutantes Michael Krizanek and Blessing Awodibu.[<\/span>3]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

He won the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, Texas<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n

Obiekea is known in the sport for his aesthetic physique which stands out from the larger and blockier mass physiques that have traditionally dominated the sport since the 1990s. At 6’2″ and 290\u00a0lbs in the off season, he stands taller than most competitors, yet has chosen to present a more aesthetic look which he often presented through well choreographed posing routines that reminded many of the late Cedric McMillan<\/a> as well as the bodybuilders from the 1980s\u2014a distinct contrast to heavyweight bodybuilders like Ronnie Coleman<\/a> or Big Ramy<\/a>[<\/span>7]<\/span><\/a><\/sup> Obiekea credits his relatively small waistline to dietary restrictions and food intolerances that limit him to about four meals and a shake per day.[<\/span>8]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

Andrew Jacked currently resides in Dubai<\/a>, training at Binous Gym. As of 2026, he now resides in the Tampa Bay area<\/a> during pre-contest for his North American shows, training with Kamal Elgegrani, former Libyan<\/a>-British bodybuilder.[<\/span>8]<\/span><\/a><\/sup>\n<\/p>\n

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Competition history<\/h2>\n

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