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Nigeria’s tallest man dies of gigantism

The tallest man in Nigeria, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, who stood at 7 feet 4 inches (2.24m) tall, has reportedly passed away at the age of 48.

Afeez, who was the second tallest human in West Africa, reportedly died on Wednesday evening, June 14, after a prolonged battle with Acromegaly, known commonly as gigantism.

WithinNigeria reports that a source closed to him disclosed that he died last night at Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, after he developed some complications.

The computer science graduate from the University of Lagos, was bedridden for months before he eventually died, according to the report.

Agoro’s burial arrangement has commenced at his residence.

Agoro’s last post on Facebook was on May 28 after he recovered from hip replacement.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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