Sulemana Abdul Samed

Sulemana Abdul Samed, also known as Awuche, is the tallest man in Ghana. He was born in 1994 in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Abdul Samed was diagnosed with the endocrine disorder acromegaly, which is caused by an excess of growth hormone in the body. In 2022, a BBC reporter, Favour Nunoo, heard claims of a man standing at 9 foot 6 inches tall. The hospital was not equipped to take a measurement after Samed had outgrown their scale, so there was some uncertainty in the claim. Nunoo visted Samed and measured him, using a 16 foot tape measure, at 7 foot 4 inches.
He has undergone treatment for his condition. 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.
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.