The death of Sulemana Abdul Samed, widely regarded as Ghana's tallest man, has prompted an outpouring of grief especially in the north of the country where his height had made him a local celebrity.

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.

Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly known as Awuche, Ghana's tallest man, has died at 33. Learn about his life, battle with gigantism, and legacy.