His extraordinary height turned him into a symbol of hope, resilience and pride for his community, and that is why is death has left thousands mourning.
Across the globe, he was known as Ghana’s tallest man but in Ghana the country where he lived his entire 33 years of life, he was popularly known as Awuche. Local media reports, he died on Monday July 27 at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after developing a severe infection from sores on his legs. His passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes, particularly in northern Ghana.
Although doctors had reportedly said he was responding well to treatment, his condition suddenly worsened.
"Everyone knew how generous and kind he was," a relative, Sulemana Abdul Kudus, told the media.
Awuche, whose nickname means "Let's Go" in the Hausa language, became widely known after the BBC documented his remarkable story in 2022. At the time, he stood 7 feet 4 inches (223 centimetres) tall, though relatives believe he had grown even taller before his death.
