Sulemana Abdul Samed Explained

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] in a hospital visit Abdul found out that he was 9 foot 6 inch

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 actually 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-10-04 . Ghana 'tallest man': Sulemana Abdul-Samed 'Awuche', na 9.6 feet giant who still dey grow . 2023-01-06 . BBC News Pidgin.
  2. Web site: 2023-01-07 . Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Samed appeals for medical support . 2023-01-14 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.
  3. Web site: 2023-01-02 . Uyu munya-Ghana, yoba ari we muntu wa mbere muremure kw’isi? . 2023-01-06 . BBC News Gahuza . rw.
  4. Web site: Ghana May Be Home to the World's Tallest Man— Here's Sulemana Abdul Samed's Height . 2023-01-06 . news.yahoo.com . en-US.
  5. News: Sulemana Abdul Samed: Meet Ghanaian man who is reportedly tallest guy in world . The Economic Times . 2023-01-06.
  6. Web site: Meet Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's Tallest Man At 7 Feet 4 Inches . 2023-01-06 . NDTV.com.
  7. News: 2023-01-02 . The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man . en-GB . BBC News . Favour . Nunoo . 2023-01-06.
  8. Web site: 2022-05-17 . 'Tallest man' Awuche commends Health Minister for intervening in his health condition; seeks more public support . 2023-01-06 . www.myjoyonline.com . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2022-10-05 . Ghana's tallest man reveals plans to get married and have children . 2023-01-06 . GhanaWeb . en.
  10. Web site: Stan . Joshua . 2023-01-03 . World's Tallest Man Towers 9'6": How Did He Grow This Tall? . Jan 6, 2023 . The Science Times.