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Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

BBC News·July 28, 2026
Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'

Ghana is mourning the loss of Sulemana Abdul Samed, the country's tallest man, who passed away at the age of 33. Samed had been diagnosed with gigantism several years prior to his death. He was remembered as a generous and popular figure, with many in Ghana paying tribute to his kind nature. Samed's passing has sparked an outpouring of grief and condolences from across the country.

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