James Harris  (May 28, 1950 – August 9, 2020) was an American  professional wrestler , better known by the  ring name   Kamala . Nicknamed "The Ugandan Giant", Kamala portrayed a fearsome and simpleminded  Ugandan  who wrestled barefoot in  war paint and a  loincloth , and approached the ring wearing an  African mask  and carrying a spear and shield. He is best known for his appearances with the  World Wrestling Federation  (WWF) in the mid-1980s and early 1990s