Sulemana Abdul-Samed, popularly known as Awuche and widely recognised as Ghana’s tallest man, has died at the age of 33.

He reportedly passed away in the early hours of Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), where he had been receiving treatment after his health deteriorated due to complications associated with gigantism.

Standing at 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 metres), Awuche became a well-known figure across the country, attracting attention wherever he went because of his extraordinary height.

A family source confirmed his death to the Media, indicating that preparations were underway for his burial in Tamale in accordance with Islamic tradition.

A native of Gambaga in the East Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region, Awuche was initially admitted to the Baptist Medical Centre (BMC) in Nalerigu before being referred to the Tamale Teaching Hospital for specialised care.

His health condition attracted nationwide attention after appeals were made to support the cost of his treatment.

Businessman and philanthropist Ibrahim Mahama later took over the cost of his medical care at the Tamale Teaching Hospital and also expressed his willingness to sponsor specialist treatment abroad if the need arose.

On July 11, 2026, an aide to Ibrahim Mahama, Rafik Mahama, announced that following a comprehensive reassessment by doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Awuche’s left leg would no longer be amputated, contrary to an earlier recommendation contained in the referral from the Baptist Medical Centre.

Rafik Mahama also reaffirmed Ibrahim Mahama’s commitment to funding all the necessary medical expenses associated with Awuche’s treatment.

According to his family, Awuche was not born with the condition. They explained that he began experiencing abnormal growth at a young age, which was later diagnosed as gigantism.

His towering stature made him one of Ghana’s most recognisable personalities, and he remained a familiar figure in many communities across the country.