{"id":19980,"date":"2026-05-12T18:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=19980"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:37:46","slug":"ranks-africa-victory-on-one-of-bodybuildings-biggest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=19980","title":{"rendered":"Ranks Africa &#8211; Victory on one of bodybuilding\u2019s biggest&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs x126k92a\">\n<p>Victory on one of bodybuilding\u2019s biggest stages. Nigerian powerhouse Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, widely known as Andrew Jacked, has claimed the 2026 Arnold Classic title, delivering a commanding performance that secured him the championship and a staggering $750,000 prize purse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<p>The win marks another defining moment for the Nigerian athlete, whose rise in professional bodybuilding has drawn global attention. On the prestigious Arnold Classic stage, Andrew Jacked stood out with exceptional conditioning, symmetry, and stage presence, outperforming a strong lineup of elite competitors from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<p>For Nigeria and the African bodybuilding community, the triumph carries deep significance. 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