Politics | Barack Obama Inside Obama's Extended Family Half-siblings, step-family of president are famous now By Evann Gastaldo Posted Nov 16, 2009 11:14 AM CST Copied In this Nov. 5, 2008 file photo, Sarah, center, the step-grandmother of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama laughs after Barack's victory in the US election was announced, in Kogelo village, Kenya. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham/FILE) New York takes a look at President Obama’s far-flung—and now famous—family, complete with a handy PDF diagram and nicknames to help you remember who is who. George, the youngest half-brother, is arguably the (second) most famous, thanks to a minor drug arrest followed by a memoir deal, but there are quite a few more: Maya Soetoro-Ng: Obama’s half-sister, from his mother’s second marriage, she is the only sibling he knew growing up, and is the closest to him. Auma Obama: Obama’s half-sister on his father’s side, she guided him through his Kenyan pilgrimage and is probably his closest Kenyan relative. Mama Sarah: His step-grandmother, and part of a $500 Nairobi vacation package called the “Obamaland Weekend Break,” which features a possible visit with her. Sayid Obama: Mama Sarah’s son, he acts as family spokesperson and complains that “We have been grossly misquoted by the press,” particularly the birthers. Abon’go Malik Obama: Barack’s half-brother started a nonprofit organization in memory of the father he shares with the president. Abo Obama: Another Kenyan half-brother, Abo was accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. Mark Ndesandjo: The half-brother who grew up with Obama’s father describes dad as a monster in his autobiographical novel. For more—including his “missing” relatives—click the link at right. Read These Next White House rolls with Trump's 'daddy' nickname. New York Times ranks the best movies of the 21st century. A man has been deported for kicking an airport customs beagle. New Fox star, 23, misses first day after car troubles. Report an error