Nigeria mourns the loss of Afeez Agoro, the nation’s tallest man, as news of his passing spreads across the country. Today, it was announced that Afeez Agoro has been confirmed dead after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness.
The news initially broke on the social media page of influential personality, Pamilerin Adegoke, who shared the somber announcement, stating, “Nigerian tallest man, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, is dead after suffering from prolonged illness.” Nigerians flooded the comment section, expressing their thoughts and memories of the towering figure who had also made an appearance in Toyin Abraham’s blockbuster movie, “Fate of Alakada.”
Nigerian tallest man Afeez Agoro Oladimeji is dead after suffering from prolonged sickness pic.twitter.com/mnI1YBtTXL
— Pamilerin Adegoke (@UnclePamilerin) June 15, 2023
According to one commenter, despite being rushed to the hospital due to health complications, all efforts to save Afeez proved futile, ultimately leading to his unfortunate demise. Another individual mentioned that Afeez was known to reside in Bariga and was frequently seen around Sabo, Akoka.
In a poignant revelation, some users recalled how Afeez had previously reached out to fellow Nigerians, appealing for assistance. His plea shed light on the challenges of being famous without attaining financial stability, emphasizing the stark contrast between public recognition and personal well-being.