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]
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) |
Early life
editAfeez Agoro was born in the city of Yaba, Lagos State on 13 December 1975 as the last child of three children for his mother who was the second wife of his late father. Agoro moved with his family to Akoka, Yaba where he grew up and also had his education, he attended St. Finbarr's College, Yaba. He obtained his ordinary National Diploma certificate from the University of Lagos and went further to get his Higher National Diploma certificate from the Lagos state Polytechnic.[1]
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
editIn 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
editAgoro died in Lagos on 14 June 2023, at the age of 47.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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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