British-based Nigerian bodybuilder Samson Dauda has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to win the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding title.

Dauda took home the $600,000 prize that accompanies the title during the final of the event at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, United States.

Mr. Olympia is the biggest title in bodybuilding sports history, and the Nigerian beat the other 14 contenders to emerge as the winner.

A total of 15 bodybuilders from different parts of the globe made it into the final after fierce competition in the preliminary round.

Last year’s champion Derek Lunsford was out to defend his title but finished third behind Hadi Choopan, who came in second as Dauda Samson was crowned the 2024 champion.

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The Nigerian competes in the men’s category of the International Federation of Body Builders (IFBB) open bodybuilding division.

He was born and raised in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos State, before moving to the United Kingdom as a teenager.

When Dauda got to the UK, he joined rugby but was encouraged by his teammates to venture into bodybuilding.

In 2017, he earned his IFBB pro card after emerging as champion of the IFBB Amateur Diamond Cup, Rome. This win marked a significant point in his career as a bodybuilder.

After gaining his IFBB pro card, Dauda Samson made his professional debut at the 2018 EVLS Prague showdown, where he placed 5^th.

Dauda’s first win as an IFBB professional athlete came in 2021 at the EVLS Prague Pro. This win earned him qualification for his debut 2022 Mr. Olympia contest, where he finished sixth.