The single sharpest fact is that Selorm Dogbe has won the IFBB Mr Equinox International Bodybuilding Championship in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and is now seeking the Ministry of Sports' support to compete in the IFBB World Championship in Spain.

Samson Selorm Dogbe, a Ghanaian bodybuilder and massage therapist, has become the first Ghanaian champion in the history of the IFBB Mr Equinox International Bodybuilding Championship. He emerged as the overall winner in the men's classic physique category. Dogbe's journey into bodybuilding began in 2018, driven by a passion for sculpting the perfect physique.

After two years of relentless training, he stepped onto the competitive stage for the first time in 2020. What followed was a testament to the power of hard work and discipline. Dogbe's first major breakthrough came in 2025 when he won his first pro card in the men's physique category at the IFBB West African Championships in Accra.

He believes that with proper backing, Ghanaian bodybuilders can achieve even greater feats and bring more glory to the nation. Dogbe's achievements have not gone unnoticed. He was part of the national bodybuilding team, the Black Muscles, which returned from Abidjan with three Pro Cards, four gold medals, two silver, four bronze, and overall second place.

With his recent victory, Dogbe has earned a spot in the highly competitive IFBB World Championship, scheduled to be held in Santa Susana, Spain. He is now appealing to the Ministry of Sports for support to enable him to compete at the highest level.

"I am pleading with the Ministry of Sports to aid me in this event," Dogbe said. "It is not just me winning, it is the name of Ghana being lifted on the world bodybuilding stage. Bodybuilders are really taking Ghana to the other worlds, and we deserve the same attention and support given to other sports."

Dogbe's journey is a true testament to the power of discipline, hard work, and an unshakable belief in representing the motherland.

Key Facts

  • Samson Selorm Dogbe is the first Ghanaian champion in the history of the IFBB Mr Equinox International Bodybuilding Championship.
  • Dogbe was part of the national bodybuilding team, the Black Muscles, which returned from Abidjan with three Pro Cards, four gold medals, two silver, four bronze, and overall second place.
  • The IFBB World Championship is scheduled to be held in Santa Susana, Spain.
  • Dogbe is appealing to the Ministry of Sports for support to enable him to compete at the highest level.