Johnson Alabi
Johnson Alabi | |
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| Born | Johnson Omeiza Alabi |
| Other name | Jodrey Banks |
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| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
| Title | Mr Ideal Nigeria 2020 |
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Johnson Omeiza Alabi, also known as Jodrey Banks, is a Nigerian model, fitness entrepreneur, and pageant titleholder who was crowned Mr Ideal Nigeria at the Mr Ideal Nigeria competition on August 30, 2020. He was Nigeria's representative at Mister Africa International 2021.[1][2]
Background and education
[edit]Johnson is a native of Kogi state, but was born in Ogun State, and grew up in Ikenne Remo, Ogun State. He is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University and the University of East London.[3]
Career
[edit]Before pageantry, Johnson used to run Ace Ride, a Lagos-based company that focuses on inter-city travel, luxury vehicle rentals, and transport/tour management.
In 2020, he contested for Mr Ideal Nigeria alongside 39 other contestants and emerged the winner. He also proceeded to represent Nigeria at Mister Africa International.[4] The win exposed him to endorsement deals and brand campaigns with Globacom, Trophy Lager Beer, DSTV, Hero Beer, and a Nigerian Premier League project.
He also represented Nigeria at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Accra, Ghana, in December 2020.[5]
Johnson started Starke Fitness during the COVID-19 lockdown, starting from a free virtual fitness group to help people stay fit while confined to their homes. Starke Fitness now has physical fitness facilities in Lagos, Ile-Ife, and Abuja.
In 2024, Starke Fitness launched its first and biggest fitness and recreational experience center in Nigeria, located at Ojuelegba, Lagos. He further won the Business Award in 2024.[6]
In 2025, he was appointed grand patron of Mr Ideal Nigeria 2025 Edition.[7]
In 2025, he was elected President of the Rotary Club of Shomolu for the 2027/2028 Rotary year.[8]
Personal life
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Meet Jodrey, the Newly Crowned Mr Ideal Nigeria". This Day. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ danivert (2026-05-15). "Johnson Alabi on life after winning Mr Ideal Nigeria in 2020". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ "From Runway to Wellness: How Johnson Omeiza Alabi (Jodrey)..." Daily Trust. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ AsuquoE (2020-09-01). "Mr. Abuja, Jodrey Alabi wins Mr Ideal Nigeria 2020". TalkMedia Africa. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ Ike, Nathaniel (2026-02-11). "How Johnson Omeiza Alabi Is Quietly Becoming One Of Nigeria's Most Bankable Creative Forces". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ Michael, Chisom (2026-01-25). "Starke Fitness scales experiential fitness model nationwide". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ Babalola, Seyi (2025-05-09). "Jodrey Banks appointed patron of Mr Ideal Nigeria 2025". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2026-01-12). "Alabi Omeiza emerges president nominee of Rotary Club of Shomolu". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ YOUR-NAME (2020-08-31). "Johnson Omeiza (Jodreybanks) Biography, Age, Pictures, Wife, Net Worth: Mr Ideal Nigeria 2020". TheFamousNaija. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ Ike, Nathaniel (2026-05-17). "He Won a Crown, Built an Empire, and Then Dropped 1 Million Naira on the Next King: The Jodrey Story Nobody Is Talking About". Techclout Africa. Retrieved 2026-05-18.