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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 (Ghana)|Northern Region of Ghana]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-04 |title=Ghana 'tallest man': Sulemana Abdul-Samed 'Awuche', na 9.6 feet giant who still dey grow |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c3gw6e74r3lo |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=BBC News Pidgin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-07 |title=Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Samed appeals for medical support |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2023/01/ghanas-tallest-man-sulemana-samed-appeals-for-medical-support/ |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-02 |title=Uyu munya-Ghana, yoba ari we muntu wa mbere muremure kw’isi? |url=https://www.bbc.com/gahuza/articles/c0x4gjx9z1zo |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=BBC News Gahuza |language=rw}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghana May Be Home to the World's Tallest Man— Here's Sulemana Abdul Samed's Height |url=https://news.yahoo.com/ghana-may-home-worlds-tallest-215219273.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=news.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
'''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 (Ghana)|Northern Region of Ghana]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-04 |title=Ghana 'tallest man': Sulemana Abdul-Samed 'Awuche', na 9.6 feet giant who still dey grow |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c3gw6e74r3lo |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=BBC News Pidgin}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-07 |title=Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Samed appeals for medical support |url=https://citinewsroom.com/2023/01/ghanas-tallest-man-sulemana-samed-appeals-for-medical-support/ |access-date=2023-01-14 |website=Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-02 |title=Uyu munya-Ghana, yoba ari we muntu wa mbere muremure kw’isi? |url=https://www.bbc.com/gahuza/articles/c0x4gjx9z1zo |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=BBC News Gahuza |language=rw}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ghana May Be Home to the World's Tallest Man— Here's Sulemana Abdul Samed's Height |url=https://news.yahoo.com/ghana-may-home-worlds-tallest-215219273.html |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=news.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Samed was diagnosed with |
Samed was diagnosed with the [[endocrine disorder]] [[acromegaly]], which is caused by an excess of [[human growth hormone|growth hormone]] in the body.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sulemana Abdul Samed: Meet Ghanaian man who is reportedly tallest guy in world |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/sulemana-abdul-samed-meet-ghanaian-man-who-is-reportedly-tallest-guy-in-world/articleshow/96691272.cms |access-date=2023-01-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghana's Tallest Man At 7 Feet 4 Inches |url=https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/meet-sulemana-abdul-samed-ghanas-tallest-man-at-7-feet-4-inches-3657091 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> 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 outlets reported a larger height.<ref name=BBC>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-02 |title=The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-64032268 |first=Favour |last=Nunoo |access-date=2023-01-06}}</ref> |
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He has undergone treatment |
He has undergone treatment for his condition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-17 |title='Tallest man' Awuche commends Health Minister for intervening in his health condition; seeks more public support |url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/tallest-man-awuche-commends-health-minister-for-intervening-in-his-health-condition-seeks-more-public-support/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=www.myjoyonline.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite his unusual height, 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.<ref name=BBC/><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-05 |title=Ghana's tallest man reveals plans to get married and have children |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-s-tallest-man-reveals-plans-to-get-married-and-have-children-1636460 |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=GhanaWeb |language=en}}</ref> |
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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.<ref name=BBC/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stan |first=Joshua |date=2023-01-03 |title=World's Tallest Man Towers 9'6": How Did He Grow This Tall? |url=https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/41670/20230103/worlds-tallest-man-towers-96-grow-tall.htm |access-date=Jan 6, 2023 |website=The Science Times}}</ref> |
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.<ref name=BBC/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Stan |first=Joshua |date=2023-01-03 |title=World's Tallest Man Towers 9'6": How Did He Grow This Tall? |url=https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/41670/20230103/worlds-tallest-man-towers-96-grow-tall.htm |access-date=Jan 6, 2023 |website=The Science Times}}</ref> |
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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]
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 outlets reported a larger height.[7]
He has undergone treatment for his condition.[8] Despite his unusual height, 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]
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]
