The competition, held at the prestigious Palais de la Culture from 7th to 12th February 2026, brought together the finest bodybuilders from across West Africa, but it was Dogbe who
The report indicates that when the final results were announced at the IFBB Mr Equinox International Bodybuilding Championship in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, earlier this year, Samson Selorm Dogbe had done what no Ghanaian had ever done before, he emerged as the overall winner, clinching his second professional card in the men’s classic physique category.
It further notes that the competition, held at the prestigious Palais de la Culture from 7th to 12th February 2026, brought together the finest bodybuilders from across West Africa, but it was Dogbe who stole the spotlight.
For the soft-spoken Ghanaian, who balances his grueling training schedule with his work as a massage therapist and personal trainer, these victories are not just personal milestones, they are a testament to the power of discipline, hard work, and an unshakable belief in representing the motherland.
Dogbe’s journey into the world of bodybuilding began in 2018, driven by a passion for sculpting the perfect physique.
Two years of relentless training later, he stepped onto the competitive stage for the first time in 2020. Now at 33 years old, what followed was a testament to the power of hard work and discipline.
“All these titles and medals I have won did not come by luck but by sheer hard work and discipline,” Dogbe told Graphic Sports. “Discipline got me the awards.”
His 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.
That victory earned him a spot on the world stage in Dubai, Fujairah, where he competed against the best in the world and advanced to the semifinals, a remarkable achievement for a debutant on the global circuit.
But Dogbe was far from satisfied. Earlier this year, he traveled to Abidjan for the IFBB Mr Equinox International Bodybuilding Championship, held from 7th to 12th February at the iconic Palais de la Culture, one of West Africa’s premier venues, attracting elite competitors and high-ranking federation officials from across the region.
Competing in the men’s classic physique category, Dogbe not only won his division but emerged as the overall winner of the entire competition.
In doing so, Samson Selorm Dogbe became the first Ghanaian champion in the history of the Mr Equinox competition.
The victory was all the more significant as it secured his second pro card, granting him access to the professional level of the sport, a symbol of achieving the highest level of accomplishment in bodybuilding.
Dogbe’s second pro card qualification earned him another shot at global glory, this time in Thailand, where the IFBB Mr Universe championship brought together athletes from over 40 countries.
Against this formidable field, the Ghanaian bodybuilder rose to the occasion and emerged as the overall winner in his category, cementing his status as one of the finest classic physique bodybuilders in the world.
