Nigerian-born WWE superstar Oba Femi has shared an emotional account of how his Pastor and Church community played a major role in shaping his life and supporting his journey abroad before his rise to international fame.
Speaking during an interview, the wrestler reflected on his early years in Nigeria and the guidance he received from his pastor, identified as Femi Paul, whom he described as a father figure and mentor during difficult moments in his relationship with his parents.
According to Oba Femi, the Pastor constantly encouraged him to honour and respect his parents even during periods of tension and misunderstanding.
“He always reminded me never to disrespect my parents, even when emotions were high,” the WWE superstar said. “He believed that parents carry blessings for their children, and I truly believe the prayers and positivity from my parents shaped the life I have today.”
The wrestler also revealed that members of his Church community came together financially to support his relocation to the United States years ago, a gesture he says changed the direction of his life permanently.
Giving special recognition to Grace Assembly, Oba Femi said the Church community stood by him at a critical point in his journey and provided encouragement beyond financial assistance.
“That community helped me a lot. My Pastor said many wise things that stayed with me over the years, and their support meant everything,” he added.
His comments quickly sparked reactions online, with many social media users praising Churches that invest in members’ welfare and personal development rather than focusing solely on financial contributions.
Reactions Online
@seanzeez_24: “See a full grown man making sure he didn’t sideline his helper and the people who raised and supported him. Gratitude like this is rare these days.”
@OBEhizele: “And now he is one of the biggest stars in WWE. When your path is destined, nobody can stop it. God bless Femi Paul and the Church community that helped make his dreams come true.”
@youngichu: “Some Churches are actually doing great things quietly. This kind of support is worthy of emulation, not just collecting offerings all the time.”
@MysticFola: “One person believing in you at the right time can completely change the direction of your life.”
@ikech28864: “The work of the Church is to improve lives, not to enrich pastors. Stories like this remind people what churches are truly supposed to represent.”
@eserosyy: “People who constantly attack churches may never pay attention to stories like this. But if it was something negative, social media would already be full of outrage.”
@Jonathan3Onuh: “It’s always inspiring to see how strong mentorship and community backing can shape somebody’s future. Respect to everyone who played a role in his growth.”
“My pastor is a very respectable man; his name is Femi Paul. He said many wise things to me when tension was building up between me & my dad. My entire church community came together to raise money for me to move to the USA. Shout to Grace Assembly.” – Nigerian wrestler Oba Femi pic.twitter.com/N9kPYPT4Cd
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) May 14, 2026