World’s Tallest Man

World’s tallest man appeals for medical support

Sulemana Abdul Samed, a 29-year-old Ghanaian who claims to be the world’s tallest man, has requested medical attention. Sulemana, also known as ‘Awuche,’ which means “let’s go,” is physically unfit. ‘Awuche,’ who stands 9 feet 6 inches tall, has gigantism. He was attending a monthly appointment to deal with the complications of living as a giant a few years ago when he was asked to stand straight against a measuring rod. He said he wasn’t sur...[Read More]

The Ghanaian giant reported to be the world’s tallest man

When I heard rumours about a new contender for the world’s tallest man in northern Ghana, I decided to investigate. The only issue? He’s being measured. During one of his recent check-ups, a local hospital in northern Ghana informed 29-year-old Sulemana Abdul Samed that he had reached a height of 9 ft 6in (2.89m). This would make him the tallest man on the planet, but there was a catch: the rural clinic couldn’t be sure of his height because it lacked the necessary measuring eq...[Read More]