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

BBC NewsTuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:19 PM

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Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant'
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Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

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Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.

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