Samson Dauda

Bodybuilder

Nigerian, British Lagos, Nigeria

Quick Info

ProfessionBodybuilder
NationalityNigerian, British
Date of Birth11/03/1992
Age34 years
BirthplaceLagos, Nigeria

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)The Nigerian Lion
Famous forWinning the Mr. Olympia competition in 2024, becoming the first bodybuilder of Nigerian descent to win the title

Physical Stats & More

Height5'11" (180 cm)
Weight
Competition Weight138 Kg (304 lbs)
Off-Season Weight150 Kg (350 lbs)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack
Body Measurements
Chest58 Inches
Waist34 Inches
Biceps23 Inches

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)Left Arm

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Wife/SpouseMarlena Dauda

Family

FatherPatrick Dauda
MotherHelen Dauda
SpouseMarlena Dauda
PetCerberus (Dog)

Career

International Debut
WABBAWorld Championships (2014)
IFBB
  • Amateur Olympia UK (2015)
  • British Championships (2015)
  • Amateur Arnold Classic Europe (2017)
  • Amateur Diamond Cup Rome (2017)
  • Romania Muscle Fest Pro (2018)
  • British Grand Prix (2019)
  • Chicago Pro (2019)
  • Portugal Pro (2019)
  • Vancouver Pro (2019)
  • Europa Dallas Pro (2020)
  • Monsterzym Pro (2020)
  • KO Egypt Pro (2021)
  • Yamamoto Cup Pro (2021)
  • Arnold Classic UK (2021)
  • Arnold Classic US (2022)
  • Boston Pro (2022)
  • Mr. Olympia (2022)
  • France Pro (2024)
Others
  • EVLS Prague Pro Showdown (2018)
  • George Farah Classic Pro Italy (2018)
  • EVLS Prague Pro (2021)
Coach/Mentor
  • Milos Sarcev (Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer)
  • Marlena Gustowaska Dauda (Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer)
  • Marlena Dauda (Bodybuilder, Personal Trainer)
Awards/Medals/Titles
  • Runner-up in the WABBA World Championships in the 'Tall' category (2014)
  • Second runner-up in the IFBB British Championships in the 'Super Heavyweight' category (2015)
  • First prize in the IFBB Amateur Diamond Cup Rome in the 'Over 90 kg and overall' category (2017)
  • Runner-up in the IFBB British Grand Prix (2019)
  • Runner-up in the IFBB Monsterzym Pro (2020)
  • Runner-up in the IFBB Romania Muscle Fest Pro (2021)
  • First prize in the IFBB EVLS Prague Pro (2021)
  • Second runner-up in the IFBB KO Egypt Pro (2021)
  • Second runner-up in the IFBB Yamamoto Cup Pro (2021)
  • Runner-up in the IFBB Arnold Classic UK (2021)
  • Second runner-up in the IFBB Mr. Olympia (2023)
  • First prize in the IFBB France Pro (2024)
  • First prize in the IFBB Mr. Olympia (2024)
  • First prize in the IFBB Arnold Classic US (2023)
  • People's Champion title (2024)
Prize Money
Mr. Olympia 2024$600,000 (record-breaking prize for bodybuilding)

Favourites

Car Collection
  • Audi A7
  • BMW
  • McLaren

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Samson's father belongs to the Edo tribe while his mother is from the Igbo tribe.
2. He was born in Nigeria and relocated to the United Kingdom as a teenager.
3. Samson was athletic from a young age, participating in football and hockey during his childhood.
4. He began playing rugby as a teenager for a local club.
5. His interest in bodybuilding sparked after he encountered American bodybuilder Phil Heath at the 2013 Mr. Olympia.
6. After completing his college education, he worked various construction jobs before fully committing to bodybuilding in 2020.
7. He is known as the first bodybuilder of Nigerian descent to achieve the Mr. Olympia title.
8. Marlena Gustowaska, his wife, has been his coach since he embarked on his bodybuilding career.
9. An animal lover, he owns a dog named Cerberus.
10. Over the years, he has increased his lean mass by over 35 kg, moving from 102 kg at the start of his competitive career in 2014 to 137 kg in 2024.
11. After completing his college education, he worked various construction jobs and as a care home maintenance worker before fully committing to bodybuilding in 2020.
12. Marlena Dauda, his wife, has been his coach since he embarked on his bodybuilding career.
13. He earned his IFBB Pro card in 2017 after winning the overall title at the IFBB Amateur Diamond Cup Rome.
14. He has amassed nearly 1 million followers on social media where he shares fitness tips and advice.
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