Afeez Agoro
Afeez Agoro | |
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| Born | 13 December 1975 Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Died | 14 June 2023 (aged 47) Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Years active | 2003–2023 |
| Known for | Tallest person in Nigeria |
| Height | 2.25 m (7 ft 4.58 in) |
Afeez Agoro Oladimeji ⓘ (13 December 1975 – 14 June 2023) was a Nigerian citizen who was previously recognised as the tallest man in Nigeria. At 2.25 metres (7 ft 5 in), he stood 6 inches shorter than his 2.41 metres (7 ft 11 in) compatriot, Abiodun Adegoke, who is likely the tallest man in Nigeria.[1][2][3][4]
Early life
Afeez Agoro was born in the city of
Agoro had normal growth until he developed an ailment at the age of nineteen and when taken to a hospital, was diagnosed with Acromegaly, known commonly as gigantism, which made him grow vertically at a very rapid rate. Agoro unsuccessfully tried to combat the ailment and stood at 7'5" which made him among the tallest people in Africa.[1][5][6]
Career
In 2003, upon graduating from the Lagos State Polytechnic, Agoro went for his compulsory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme in Kolokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria.[1]
Agoro had the opportunity to feature in movies and in August 2018, I Am Agoro a Reality TV Show centred around his life and what it feels like living as the tallest man in Nigeria started airing exclusively on Linda Ikeji TV (LITV).[7][8][9]
Death
Agoro died in Lagos on 14 June 2023, at the age of 47.[10]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Our height, a blessing and a curse –Nigeria's tall men". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "When the tallest model in Nigeria meets the tallest man in Nigeria (photos)". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 29 August 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Clash of Heights! The tallest men in Nigeria meet (Photos) – INFORMATION NIGERIA". INFORMATION NIGERIA. 30 August 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Agoro Afeez Oladimeji – talltaleagency – tallest man of the word". mon site. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Meet The Tallest Men in Africa | How Africa News". howafrica.com. 31 May 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Meet 'Hafiz Agoro', The Tallest Man in Nigeria (Photo) " Naijaloaded". Naijaloaded | Nigeria's Most Visited Music & Entertainment Website. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "'I Am Agoro: Nigeria's Tallest Man' now showing on LITV (video)". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "Anticipate Docu-Series 'I Am Agoro: Nigeria's Tallest Man' on Linda Ikeji TV | Watch Teaser – BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "See who is coming on Linda Ikeji TV. Afeez Agoro, Nigeria's tallest man! (photo)". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 14 June 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ Nigeria’s Tallest Man, Afeez Agoro Dies at 48
Afeez Agoro, The Tallest man in Nigeria, Passes at the Age of 48
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