Sulemana Abdul Samed: key obituary facts
Is Sulemana Abdul Samed dead? Yes. Sulemana Abdul Samed died on July 27, 2026, at age 32.
Cause of death: Sulemana Abdul Samed's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Sulemana Abdul Samed known for?
He was a tallest person in Ghana.
More about Sulemana Abdul Samed
Gender: male.
Sulemana Abdul Samed, Ghanaian record holder and widely recognized as the nation’s tallest man, died on July 27, 2026.
Known also as Awuche, a Hausa name meaning “Let’s Go,” he was born in 1994 in Ghana’s Northern Region and drew national attention for his extraordinary height. Abdul Samed was diagnosed with acromegaly, an endocrine disorder caused by excess growth hormone, and later became the subject of public interest after efforts to document his stature.
In 2022, a BBC reporter measured him at 4 feet 4 inches, though earlier claims had placed him far taller. He also used his profile to raise awareness of acromegaly and the challenges faced by people living with the condition.