| Andrew Jacked | |
| Nickname: | The Mona Lisa[1] |
| Birth Place: | Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Occupation: | Bodybuilder and fitness influencer |
| Height: | 187 cm |
Chinedu Andrew Obiekea (born 1985), better known as Andrew Jacked, is a Nigerian IFBB Pro League professional bodybuilder, celebrity trainer and fitness influencer, residing in Dubai, UAE. Obiekea first rose to prominence training with powerlifter Larry Wheels.[2]
Andrew Jacked Obiekea was born in Kaduna, Nigeria, in 1985, where he completed his education in engineering, working in various fields as an electrical engineer and military officer before switching to sport, first as a kickboxer. He moved to Dubai, where he continued to train at Binous Gym.[3]
Obiekea first came to prominence in 2019 as the training partner of American fitness influencer and powerlifter, Larry 'Wheels' Williams. Obiekea competed in the inaugural EBBF Ajmaan Bodybuilding and Physique Contest in the United Arab Emirates, where he placed first in the competition, winning his IFBB Elite Pro card at his very first bodybuilding show.[4]
The Nigerian bodybuilder won another IFBB Elite Pro League (IFBB) show just one week later. He switched to the IFBB Pro League and participated in the 2022 Arnold Classic Amateur. Another win at the show earned him the IFBB Pro card.[5] Former competitors such as Jay Cutler, Chris Cormier and Milos Sarcev predicted Obiekea to rose.
On August 14, 2022, Andrew Jacked competed in and won the Texas Pro bodybuilding competition, qualifying for the Mr. Olympia contest.
Andrew Jacked grew from 260 lbs at his Arnold Classic debut to 290 lbs at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. 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.
He won the 2023 Texas Pro in Arlington, Texas.
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 lbs, 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 as well as the great bodybuilders from the 1980s – a distinct contrast to mass monsters like Ronnie Coleman or Big Ramy[6] Obiekea credits his relatively small waistline to dietary restrictions and food intolerances that limit him to about four meals and a shake per day.[7]
Despite this, Andrew Jacked has yet to finish in the first callout of the Mr Olympia finals.[8]
Andrew Jacked currently resides in Dubai, training at Binous Gym. He has a social media following. Obiekea has followers on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. As of 2023, he now resides in the Los Angeles area in the offseason, training with Chris Lewis, former trainer to Shawn Rhoden, in Redondo Beach, California.[7]
Obiekea is currently in a relationship with Tehereh Soltani, whom he met while residing in Dubai.[2]