- Nigeria mourns the loss of the country’s tallest man and an actor, who passed away at the age of 48.
- After battling a prolonged illness, Oladimeji breathed his last at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
- The news of his demise was shared on Thursday via a tweet from renowned Twitter influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke.
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Nigeria’s Tallest man, Afeez Agoro Oladimeji, Passes Away at 48 and died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) on Wednesday night after prolonged sickness.
The news of his death was made known on Thursday, in a tweet by popular Twitter influencer, Pamilerin Adegoke.
Adegoke announced the sad news, stating, “Nigerian tallest man Afeez Agoro Oladimeji is dead after suffering from prolonged sickness.”
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Oladimeji, a native of Sabo Yaba in Lagos State, stood at an impressive height of 2.25 meters (7 ft 4 in).
Prior to his passing, he had been bedridden for the past eight months, enduring the difficulties brought on by his ailment.
The loss of Oladimeji, known for his remarkable stature and his contributions to the entertainment industry, has left a void in Nigeria.
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His departure serves as a reminder of his resilience and the challenges he faced throughout his life.
