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Determined never to finish last: Oba Femi’s WWE dominance

Nigeria’s Oba Femi rises fast in WWE, turning heads with size and athleticism. In a CNN interview with Larry Madowo, he credits Yoruba roots and work ethic.

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<p>WrestleMania is just days away in Las Vegas, and attention is turning to Nigeria’s Oba Femi, a 6-foot-6 standout on WWEs main roster. He sat down with CNN's Larry Madowo at WWE headquarters to talk about his rise in wrestling — and how his background in shot put has shaped his power in the ring. </p>
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