Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly known as Awuche, has died at the age of 33.
His demise has prompted an outpour of grief, particularly in northern Ghana where his extraordinary height made him a local celebrity.
Awuche | BBC
According to the BBC on Tuesday evening, Awuche died on Monday at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after being admitted with infected sores on his legs.
He was being treated in the northern city of Tamale, about 160km (100 miles) from his home village of Gambaga.
A relative, Sulemana Abdul Kudus, described the late giant as a generous and well-loved figure.
“Everyone knew how generous and kind he was. From when he died until now a lot of people are still coming to the house to find out what exactly happened,” Kudus told the BBC.
Diagnosed with gigantism in his 20s, Awuche measured 7ft 4in (223cm) when the BBC measured him in late 2022, though it is believed he may have grown even taller before his death.
