Sulemana Abdul Samed

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Sulemana Abdul Samed, also known as Awuche (meaning 'Let's Go' in the Hausa language), is the tallest man in Ghana. He was born in 1994 in the Northern Region of Ghana. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Abdul Samed was diagnosed with the endocrine disorder acromegaly, which is caused by an excess of growth hormone in the body. [5] [6] An investigation by a BBC reporter revealed that Samed was only 7 feet 4 inches (223 cm), suggesting that the hospital at which he had been measured had made a "mistake" when other sources reported a larger height. [7]

He has undergone treatment for his condition. [8] Despite his unusual height, Abdul Samed has lived a relatively normal life, attending school and being employed as a farmer and a mechanic. He has stated that he hopes to marry and have children. [7] [9]

Abdul Samed has received media attention for his height, which he has used to raise awareness about acromegaly and the challenges faced by people who have the condition. [7] [10]

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  2. ↑ "Ghana's tallest man, Sulemana Samed appeals for medical support". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
  3. ↑ "Uyu munya-Ghana, yoba ari we muntu wa mbere muremure kw'isi?". BBC News Gahuza (in Kinyarwanda). 2023-01-02. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Ghana May Be Home to the World's Tallest Man— Here's Sulemana Abdul Samed's Height". news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  5. ↑ "Sulemana Abdul Samed: Meet Ghanaian man who is reportedly tallest guy in world". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  6. ↑ "Meet Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's Tallest Man At 7 Feet 4 Inches". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  7. 1 2 3 Nunoo, Favour (2023-01-02). "The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world's tallest man". BBC News. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  8. ↑ "'Tallest man' Awuche commends Health Minister for intervening in his health condition; seeks more public support". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  9. ↑ "Ghana's tallest man reveals plans to get married and have children". GhanaWeb. 2022-10-05. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  10. ↑ Stan, Joshua (2023-01-03). "World's Tallest Man Towers 9'6": How Did He Grow This Tall?". The Science Times. Retrieved Jan 6, 2023.
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