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But Awuche does not let his problems get him down. He is full of soul as his tall slim frame weaves through the dusty paths of the village - smiling as people call out to him.

He is a bit of a local celebrity.

A group of elderly people sitting by shed exchange pleasantries, children wave, some women come up for a hug and share jokes with him.

Some people want to take selfies with him - even strangers come up to ask if he is the giant they have seen on social media.

"I usually will say: 'Yes come closer' - we stand and take nice pictures," Awuche says.

He is most grateful to his family for their emotional support, saying that he knows of no other relatives, including his three brothers, who show any sign of having his condition.

"None of them is tall, I am just the tallest man."

He would love to get married and have children one day but wants to first concentrate on sorting out his health.

His first priority is to try and raise money for plastic surgery to deal with a serious skin complaint on one leg, ankle and foot caused by the excess growth of the limb.

But looking at his bandaged toes, Awuche refuses to be disheartened by his predicament.

"That is how Allah chose it for me, I am OK. I don't have a problem with the way God created me."