{"id":17722,"date":"2026-04-08T16:29:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=17722"},"modified":"2026-04-08T16:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:29:00","slug":"andrew-jacked-is-taking-over-bodybuilding-with-his-2026-olympia-all-star-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=17722","title":{"rendered":"Andrew Jacked Is Taking Over Bodybuilding with His 2026 Olympia All-Star Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Bodybuilders may appear larger-than-life on stage, but standing next to a man-mountain like Chinedu \u201cAndrew Jacked\u201d Obiekea really puts into perspective just how much work and dedication goes into becoming a true Olympia icon. That\u2019s why fans have been flocking to see the 2026 Arnold U.S. and Arnold U.K. champion in the flesh.<\/p>\n

Andrew Jacked is certainly the man of the moment. After earning a career-high third place at the 2025 Mr. Olympia event<\/a>, and picking up $100,000 in the process, the Nigerian has made 2026 an even more successful year. In March, AJ picked up bodybuilding\u2019s biggest ever single payday of $750,000 at the Arnold U.S., only to follow up with another victory, and a further $250,000 at the Arnold U.K. \u201cAfter his two huge wins, Andrew could be at home with his feet up, chilling, watching TV,\u201d wrote Olympia All-Star Tours promoter, Giles Thomas<\/a>, in a recent Instagram post, adding that the popular iron pumper is \u201cSuch an easy guy to work with.\u201d<\/p>\n

Muscle & Fitness attended Jacked\u2019s recent stop at the Power Up supplement store<\/a> in Leicester, England, where the line of fans wanting to meet their hero backed out of the shop. \u201cI think opportunities like this are important for international fans who maybe don\u2019t have access to these top bodybuilding stars very often,\u201d said Liam Smith, who facilitated the event. As a bodybuilder himself, Smith was impressed at the amount of time that AJ took, to engage with his fellow iron pumpers. \u201cIt\u2019s about bringing the superstars to our local community,\u201d Smith told M&F.<\/em> \u201cIf you want to dream big, then stars like Andrew Jacked are proof of the results.\u201d<\/p>\n

For his part, AJ is very excited to be on his Arnold victory lap. The big man told M&F,<\/em> while in Leicester, that he never imagined bodybuilding would be a vehicle that would take him all over the world. \u201cIt\u2019s a blessing,\u201d he reflected, noting that his own beginnings were humble, crafting his first set of weights from \u201cconcrete, pipes, and some breaks from cars.\u201d<\/p>\n

In terms of being able to share his stories and hard-earned wisdom with fellow bodybuilders, Jacked is in his element, no matter what part of the world he finds himself in. \u201cI\u2019m not doing it for legacy, or whatever,\u201d he told M&F.<\/em> \u201cI\u2019m just grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andrew Jacked\u2019s Olympia All-Star Tour<\/h2>\n

To catch any of the remaining dates on Andrew Jacked\u2019s UK and European meet and greet events, see the dates and locations below.<\/p>\n

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  • Wednesday, April 8:<\/strong> Muscle Machine, St Austell, England<\/li>\n
  • Thursday, April 9:<\/strong> Zone Gym, North London, England<\/li>\n
  • Friday, April 10:<\/strong> Chosen Few, Bristol, England<\/li>\n
  • Saturday, April 11:<\/strong> The Gym, Newry, England<\/li>\n
  • Sunday, April 12:<\/strong> Nebula Gym, Wexford, England<\/li>\n
  • Saturday, April 25:<\/strong> Really Fitness, Prague<\/li>\n
  • Monday, April 27: <\/strong>Limitless Fitness, Stirling, Scotland<\/li>\n
  • Tuesday, April 28:<\/strong> Monster Factory, Redcar, England<\/li>\n
  • Wednesday, April 29:<\/strong> Infinity Gym, Ireland<\/li>\n
  • Friday, May 1:<\/strong> Stockport Supplements, Hazel Grove, England<\/li>\n
  • Saturday, May 2:<\/strong> NPC Slovakia, Hilton, Bratislava<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    To stay up to date with the latest Olympia All-Star tours, click here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n