List of Igbo people

The list of Igbo people includes notable individuals who have full or significant ancestry to the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria. As the Igbo are an ethnicity, people listed come from variety of different nations, and may have other ancestry as well as Igbo.

The Igbo people (who are sometimes referred to as the Ibo(e), Ebo(e),^[1][2] Eboans^[3] or Heebo)^[4] (Igbo: Ndi Igbo) are an ethnic group in West Africa. Most Igbo people live in southeastern Nigeria where they are one of the three largest and most influential groups, the two others being the Hausa and Yoruba people.^[5] Further populations live in other nations out of Africa due to migration and to the effects of the Atlantic slave trade. The Igbo peoples involvement in the Nigerian Civil War (6 July 1967 – 13 January 1970) (or the "Nigerian-Biafran War") is well known as they were the main group calling for secession from and recognition by Nigeria of Biafra.^[6]

Arts and entertainment

Artists and illustrators

Name	Born	Death	Notability	Reference
Chike Aniakor	1939	–
Ifeanyi Chijindu
Ndidi Dike
George Edozie
Ben Enwonwu	1921	1994
Tony Nsofor
Demas Nwoko	1935	–
Mendi & Keith Obadike	1973	–
Chris Ofili	10 October 1968	–
Uche Okeke	1933	–
Nnenna Okore	1975	–
Dawn Okoro	1980	–
Ada Udechukwu	1960	–
Obiora Udechukwu	1946	–
Uche Francis Okpara	1994	-	||} Actors and actresses Chiwetel Ejiofor Genevieve Nnaji Stephanie Okereke Paul Robeson Blair Underwood Forest Whitaker Chuma Mmeka Name Born Death Notability Reference Stella Damasus-Aboderin 24 April 1978 – Francis Agu 18 February 1965 20 March 2007 Ifeanyi Chijindu Caroline Chikezie 1979 Chioma Chukwuka 12 March 1980 – Rita Dominic 12 July 1975 – Megalyn Echikunwoke 28 May 1983 – Pete Edochie Chiwetel Ejiofor 10 July 1974 – Award-winning and two-time Golden Globe Award-nominated actor [7] Osita Iheme Chinedu Ikedieze Genevieve Nnaji 3 May 1979 – Best Actress in a Leading Role, African Movie Academy Award 2005 Chike Nwoffiah Stephanie Okereke 1982 – Best Actress – English and Best Actress of the year 2003, Reel Awards 2003 – also nominated twice for the African Movie Academy Award 2005 and 2009 for Best Actress in a Leading Role Onyeka Onwenu Cyril Nri 1961 – [8] Kanayo O. Kanayo 1 March 1962 – Oby Kechere Tonto Dike Michael Ezuruonye Chiké Okonkwo 18 March 1982 – Antonia Okonma 24 July 1984 – Oge Okoye Zack Orji Phina Oruche 31 August 1975 – Nkem Owoh Uzo Aduba Chidi Mokeme Yul Edochie 7 January 1982 – Paul Robeson 9 April 1898 23 January 1976 Multi-lingual American actor, athlete, Basso cantante concert singer, writer, civil rights activist, fellow traveler, Spingarn Medal winner, and Stalin Peace Prize laureate. [9] Forest Whitaker 15 July 1961 – American actor, producer, and director who won an Academy Award for his performance as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland'. [10] Blair Underwood 25 August 1964 – American television and film actor nominated for a 2009 Golden Globe Award for his role on In Treatment [11] Chuma Mmeka 21 June 1975 – Poet, film actor, published writer Joshua Uzoigwe 1 July 1946 October 2005 Authors Chinua Achebe Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Edward Wilmot Blyden Olaudah Equiano Africanus Horton Chika Unigwe Chuma Mmeka Name Born Death Notability Reference Chris Abani 27 December 1966 – Notable for his first novel, Masters of the Board, which was about a Neo-Nazi takeover of Nigeria. [12] Chinua Achebe 16 November 1930 21 March 2013 Novelist, poet and critic, Achebe is best known for his award winning novel, Things Fall Apart. [13] Catherine Obianuju Acholonu October 1951 – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 15 September 1977 – Best known for Half of a Yellow Sun [14] Nnorom Azuonye July 1967 – William Napoleon Barleycorn 1884 1925 Spanish Guinean Primitive Methodist missionary and author of the first Bube language primer. He was a member of a prominent Fernandino family. [15] Edward Wilmot Blyden 3 August 1832 7 February 1912 Liberian educator, clergyman and Pan-Africanist. [16] Ifeanyi Chijindu Michael Echeruo 14 March 1937 – Buchi Emecheta 21 July 1944 – E. Nolue Emenanjo 1943 – Okwui Enwezor 1963 – Cyprian Ekwensi 26 September 1921 4 November 2007 Olaudah Equiano c. 1745 31 March 1797 Also known as Gustavus Vassa, was a writer and abolitionist. [17] Paschal Eze – Africanus Horton 1835 1883 Also known as James Beale, he was a writer and folklorist from Sierra Leone. [18] Chinweizu Ibekwe Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike Uzodinma Iweala 5 November 1982 – Uche F. Okpara 10 September – Full Name: Uche Francis Okpara, also known as the lazy son of Hercules. He is an Educator, essayist, award winning poet amongst other things. With a genius IQ of 149,he earned the title "Brainiac". His popular works include 'Hallowed Antiquity', 'Its Not Rape', and 'I Am The Change'. Uchechi Kalu Nnedi Okorafor Uche Nduka 14 October 1963 – Nkem Nwankwo 12 June 1936 12 June 2001 Flora Nwapa 18 January 1931 1993 Onyeka Nwelue 31 January 1988 – Okey Ndibe 1960 – Onuora Nzekwu 19 February 1928 – Ike Oguine Christopher Okigbo 1932 1967 Obinna Charles Okwelume 20 September 1981 Ifeoma Onyefulu Ada Udechukwu 1960 – F. Nnabuenyi Ugonna 12 October 1936 5 June 1990 Chuka Umunna October 1978 – Chika Unigwe 1974 – Chuma Mmeka 21 June 1975 – Also known as T-char, he is a poet, actor, published writer, award winning humanitarian well known for his poetry chapbook The Broken Home Film makers and producers Name Born Death Notability Reference Chico Ejiro Oby Kechere Kingsley Ogoro Izu Ojukwu Uzo Models and beauty pageant contestants Munachi Nwankwo Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Name Born Death Notability Reference Adaeze Igwe Lynda Chuba-Ikpeazu Munachi Nwanknwo Chinenye Ochuba Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu – Current Nigerian ambassador to Spain and wife of the late Biafran President Odumegwu Ojukwu Ikenna Bryan Okwara [19] Oluchi Onweagba 1 August 1980 – [20] Ebuka Obi-Uchendu 14 July 1982 – Muna (Rapper) 5 November 1987 Sabina Umeh Singers and musicians Chikezie Lemar Obika Nneka Kele Okereke Samsong Name Born Death Notability Reference Dr Alban Dr Sir Warrior 1947 2 June 1999 Bright Chimezie 1 October 1960 Muna (Rapper) 5 November 1987 Stella Damasus-Aboderin 1978, 24 April – Oliver De Coque Bright Chimezie Chikezie Faze Naeto C 17 December 1982 – Nneka 1981, 24 December – Afro-German Ego Ihenacho Lachi New York City, Singer/Songwriter Lemar 1978, 4 April – Prince Nico Mbarga Mendi & Keith Obadike Jide Obi Ezebuiro Obinna Kele Okereke 1981, 13 October – Vocalist and rhythm guitarist for English indie rock band Bloc Party. [21] Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe P-Square R&B duo composed of identical twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye. [22] Ruggedman Samsong Joshua Uzoigwe Obiwon Phyno Flavour Education Maria Louisa Bustill Botanist Dr. Eni Njoku and Dr. Edward Ayensu P. N. Okeke-Ojiudu Name Born Death Notability Reference Maria Louisa Bustill 1853, 8 November 20 January 1904 Quaker schoolteacher; the mother of Paul Robeson; and the wife of the Reverend William Drew Robeson. [23] Michael Echeruo 1937, 14 March – E. Nolue Emenanjo 1943 – Uche Nduka 1963, 14 October – Eni Njoku 1917 1970 Onuora Nzekwu 1928, 19 February – P. N. Okeke-Ojiudu 1914 1995 Kenneth Dike 1917 1983 John Ogbu 1939, 9 May 20 August 2003 Historians Adiele Afigbo Name Born Death Notability Reference Adiele Afigbo 1937, 22 November 9 March 2009 Historian known for the history and historiography of Africa, more particularly Igbo history and the history of Southeastern Nigeria. Kenneth Dike 1917 1983 Paul Robeson, Jr. 1927, 2 November – [9] Philosophers Name Born Death Notability Reference Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze 1963 2007 Heads of organizations and business executives Leo Stan Ekeh 22 February 1956 – Founder and head of Nigerian PC manufacturer Zinox Technologies Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu 1909 1966 Business mogul and father of Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, the former governor of the Eastern Region and leader of Biafra P. N. Okeke-Ojiudu 1914 1995 Omu Okwei 1872 1943 Merchant queen of the River Niger [24] C. T. Onyekwelu 1898 Mathias Ugochukwu 1926 1990 Evelyn Okere 4 November 1973 – Nigerian businesswoman, publisher, fashion designer and the Managing Director/CEO of St. Eve Concepts. Economists Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Name Born Death Notability Reference Pius Okigbo 6 February 1924 – Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 13 June 1954 – Former Finance Minister and Foreign Minister of Nigeria, notable for being the first woman to hold either of those positions. She is also a former World Bank managing director and a one-time Presidential candidate of the same institution. [25] Charles Chukwuma Soludo 28 July 1960 – Economics professor and the former Governor and Chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Obiageli Ezekwesili 28 April 1963 – Former Vice President of the World Bank and Education Minister as well as a co-founder of Transparency International. Onyema Ugochukwu 9 November 1944 – Economist, journalist, and politician. Journalists Name Born Death Notability Reference Chinweizu Christina Anyanwu 1951 – Chima Simone 28 July 1976 Michael Okwu Adaora Udoji 1967 – Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu 1970 ||} Judges Name Born Death Notability Reference Chile Eboe-Osuji 2 September 1962 – Judge of the International Criminal Court. Pats Acholonu 15 July 1936 14 May 2006 Justice R.O.E Alilionwu 29 October 1929 6 April 1987 Political figures Activists Name Born Death Notability Reference Margaret Ekpo 1914 2006 Women's rights activist Gogo Chu Nzeribe Okey Ndibe 1960 – Novelist, poet, political activist from Yola, Nigeria. He is the author of Arrows of Rain, a critically reviewed novel published in 2000. Politicians Edward James Roye Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Name Born Death Notability Reference Enyinnaya Abaribe Catherine Obianuju Acholonu Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi 3 March 1924 29 July 1966 First military and second substantial Head of State of Nigeria Igwe Aja-Nwachukwu Frank Ajobena Dora Akunyili 14 July 1954 7 June 2014 Former Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of Nigeria and current (since 17 December 2008) Nigerian Minister of Information and Communications. Rotimi Amaechi 27 May 1965 – Current Governor of Rivers State and the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum Collins Nweke 14 July 1965 – Municipal Legislator Ostend City Council Belgium and former Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Europe Emeka Anyaoku 18 January 1933 – Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations Nnamdi Azikiwe 16 November 1904 11 May 1996 Nigeria's foremost President and the Owelle of Onitsha Chukwuemeka Chikelu Uche Chukwumerije Edward Wilmot Blyden 3 August 1832 7 February 1912 Americo-Liberian educator, writer, diplomat, and politician in Liberia and Sierra Leone. [26] Kema Chikwe Alex Ifeanyichukwu Ekwueme 1932 – Former Vice-President of Nigeria and politician Martin Elechi Current governor of Ebonyi State Evan Enwerem 29 October 1935 2 August 2007 Virginia Etiaba Herbert Eze Akanu Ibiam 29 November 1906 December 1995 Medical missionary who later became the first governor of the Eastern Region from 1960-66. The Enugu International Airport is named after him. Maurice Iwu 21 April 1950 – Former head of INEC Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu 4 September 1942 – Orji Uzor Kalu 21 April 1960 – Oligarch and former governor of Abia State K. O. Mbadiwe Ojo Maduekwe 6 May 1945 – Former Federal Minister under Obasanjo and Yar'Adua administrations. Chinwoke Mbadinuju Sam Mbakwe 1929 5 January 2004 One of the chief former governors of Imo State. The international cargo airport in Owerri is named after him. Chris Ngige 8 August 1952 – Former governor of Anambra State Akachukwu Sullivan Nwankpo 1962 Former Special Advisor to the President Goodluck Jonathan on Technical Matters Nkechi Justina Nwaogu 1956 Senator who represents the People's Democratic Party in Abia State. Chimaroke Nnamani 10 April 1959 – Former governor of Enugu State Obiageli Ezekwesili 28 April 1963 – Former Vice President of the World Bank and Education Minister as well as a co-founder of Transparency International. Ike Nwachukwu Frank Nweke Chinyere Ike Nwosu Zacheus Chukwukaelo Obi Peter Obi 19 July 1961 – Former Governor of Anambra State, the Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum and the Chairman of the Southeast Governors' Forum. George Obiozor Peter Odili 15 August 1948 – Former governor of Rivers State. Igwegbe Odum Frank Ogbuewu Vincent Eze Ogbulafor Joy Ogwu Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu 4 November 1933 26 November 2011 Military officer and politician who served as the military governor of the Eastern Region of Nigeria in 1966 and the leader of the breakaway Republic of Biafra from 1967 to 1970. Chuba Okadigbo Edward Ikem Okeke P. N. Okeke-Ojiudu Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 13 June 1954 – Current Finance Minister and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, notable for being the first woman to hold either of those positions. [25] Richard Okonye 1943 1999 Augustine Uwa Aniebo Jaycee Okwunwanne 8 October 1985 – Ogbonnaya Onu Nwafor Orizu Theodore Orji 11 November 1950 – Current governor of Abia State. Dennis Osadebay 29 June 1911 26 December 1994 Nigerian politician, poet, journalist and former premier of the now defunct Mid-Western Region of Nigeria, which now comprises Edo and Delta State. Edward James Roye 3 February 1815 11 February 1872 Fifth President of Liberia from 1870 to his overthrow and subsequent death in 1871. [27] Andy Uba Achike Udenwa 1948 – Former governor of Imo State. Onyema Ugochukwu Sylvester Ugoh Charles Ugwuh Emmanuel Ukaegbu Jaja Wachuku 1918 1996 Chukwuemeka Ngozichineke Wogu – Warriors Name Born Death Notability Reference Okoro Idozuka Science Philip Emeagwali Name Born Death Notability Reference Philip Emeagwali 1954 – Computer scientist/geologist, one of two winners of the 1989 Gordon Bell Prize, a prize from the IEEE, for his use of the Connection Machine supercomputer Bisi Ezerioha 6 Jan 1972 Engineer, Entrepreneur Bartholomew Nnaji John Ogbu 9 May 1939 20 August 2003 Chike Obi 7 April 1921 13 March 2008 Mathematician F. Nnabuenyi Ugonna 12 October 1936 5 June 1990 Fabian Udekwu 1928 17 November 2006 Cardiac surgeon, distinguished professor of surgery at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and a pioneer of open heart surgery in Africa Sports American football players Osi Umenyiora Nnamdi Asomugha Name Born Death Notability Reference Victor Abiamiri 14 January 1986 – defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. Obed Ariri 4 April 1956 – American football placekicker in the National Football League. Nnamdi Asomugha 6 July 1981 – American football cornerback for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. [28] Patrick Chukwurah 1 March 1979 – Adimchinobi Echemandu 21 November 1980 – American football running back who is a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Isaiah Ekejiuba 5 October 1981 – Buchie Ibeh 4 August 1983 – Chidi Iwuoma 19 February 1978 – N. D. Kalu 3 August 1975 – Chinedum Ndukwe 4 March 1985 – Ike Ndukwe 17 July 1982 – Chike Okeafor 27 March 1976 – Chukky Okobi 18 November 1978 – Amobi Okoye 10 June 1987 – [29] Christian Okoye 16 August 1961 – Kenechi Udeze 5 March 1983 – Tony Ugoh 17 November 1983 – Osi Umenyiora 16 November 1981 – [30][31] Iheanyi Uwaezuoke 24 July 1973 – Canadian football players Name Born Death Notability Reference Uzooma Okeke 3 September 1970 – Canadian Football League tackle for the Montreal Alouettes. Athletes Christine Ohuruogu Ogonna Nnamani Marilyn Okoro Name Born Death Notability Reference Chioma Ajunwa Onochie Achike on 31 January 1975 – Kriss Akabusi 28 November 1958 – Chinaza Amadi 12 September 1987 – Clement Chukwu 7 July 1973 – Vivian Chukwuemeka 4 May 1975 – Innocent Egbunike 30 November 1961 – Uchenna Emedolu 17 September 1976 – Obinna Eregbu 9 November 1969 – Joy Eze 23 April 1988 – Davidson Ezinwa 22 November 1971 – Osmond Ezinwa 22 November 1971 – Chidi Imoh 27 August 1963 – Obinna Metu 12 July 1988 – Ngozi Monu 7 January 1981 – Ogonna Nnamani 29 July 1983 – [32] Francis Obikwelu 22 November 1978 – Chinonye Ohadugha 24 March 1986 – Christine Ohuruogu 17 May 1984 – MBE an English sprinter who specialises in the 400 metres – the event for which she is the current Commonwealth, World and Olympic Champion. [33][34][35] Emmanuel Okoli 13 November 1973 – Marilyn Okoro 23 September 1984 – [36] Christy Opara-Thompson 24 December 1971 – Charity Opara 20 May 1972 – Emeka Udechuku 10 July 1979 – Chima Ugwu 19 July 1973 – Basketball players John Amaechi Emeka Okafor Name Born Death Notability Reference John Amaechi 26 November 1970 – Retired American-born English NBA basketball player who currently works as a broadcaster and political activist in the United Kingdom. [37] Aloysius Anagonye 10 February 1981 – Kelenna Azubuike 16 December 1983 – Ike Diogu 11 September 1983 – [38] Obinna Ekezie 22 August 1975 – Benjamin Eze 8 February 1981 – Ekene Ibekwe 19 July 1985 – Ike Nwankwo 27 December 1973 – Julius Nwosu 1 May 1971 – Chamberlain Oguchi 28 April 1986 – Emeka Okafor 28 September 1982 – [39] Daniel Okonkwo 1975 – Locker Okorie – Ime Udoka 9 August 1977 – Mfon Udoka 16 June 1976 – Boxers Innocent Anyanwu Name Born Death Notability Reference Friday Ahunanya 19 November 1971 – Innocent Anyanwu 25 September 1982 – Ijeoma Egbunine 30 December 1980 – Ike Ibeabuchi 2 February 1973 – Emmanuel Nwodo 19 February 1974 – Dick Tiger Richard Ihetu 14 August 1929 14 December 1971 Boxer from Amaigbo, Orlu, Nigeria, was a migrant fighter to Liverpool (and later to America). [40] Footballers Chukwuma Akabueze Lawrence Akandu Michael Chidi Alozie Kevin Amuneke Victor Anichebe Caleb Ekwegwo Ugo Ihemelu Kanu Nwankwo Chinedu Obasi Mikel John Obi Victor Obinna Stanley Okoro Onyekachi Okonkwo Isaac Okoronkwo Chima Onyeike Oguchi Onyewu Onyekachi Okonkwo Henry Nwosu Kanu Ikechukwu Uche Ugo Ukah Name Born Death Notability Reference Samuel Okwaraji 19 May 1964 12 August 1989 Victor Agali 29 December 1978 – Festus Agu 13 March 1975 – Chioma Ajunwa 25 December 1970 – Lawrence Akandu 10 December 1974 – Chukwuma Akabueze 6 May 1989 – Michael Chidi Alozi Emmanuel Amuneke 25 December 1970 – Kevin Amuneke 10 May 1986 – Blessing Chinedu 22 November 1976 – Kevin Amuneke 10 May 1986 – Victor Anichebe 23 April 1988 – Nduka Anyanwu 15 April 1980 – Nnaemeka Anyanwu 21 August 1988 – Onyekachi Apam 30 December 1986 – Chibuzor Chilaka 21 October 1986 – Chukwudi Chijindu 20 February 1986 – Blessing Chinedu 22 November 1976 – Christian Chukwu Eric Obinna Chukwunyelu 10 June 1981 – Ugo Ehiogu 3 November 1972 – Eric Ejiofor 17 December 1979 – Chijioke Ejiogu 22 November 1984 – Caleb Ekwegwo 1 August 1988 – Ifeanyi Emeghara 24 March 1984 – Hugo Enyinnaya 8 May 1981 – Dino Eze 1 June 1984 – Victor Ezeji 9 June 1981 – Emeka Ifejiagwa 30 October 1977 – Amaechi Igwe 20 May 1988 – Ugo Ihemelu 3 April 1983 – Ikechukwu Kalu 18 April 1984 – Maxwell Kalu 23 March 1976 – Christopher Kanu 4 December 1979 – Nwankwo Kanu 1 August 1976 – Nwankwo Kanu (born 1 August 1976 in Owerri, Nigeria), usually known simply as Kanu and nicknamed Papilo, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for the Nigerian national team and for English club Portsmouth. [41] Henry Nwosu Kanu 14 February 1980 – Ndubuisi Eze 10 May 1984 – Usim Nduka 23 September 1985 – Chukwuemeka Nwadike 9 August 1978 – Obinna Nwaneri 19 March 1982 – Onyekachi Nwoha 28 February 1983 – Chucks Nwoko 21 November 197 – Udo Nwoko 15 October 1984 – Henry Nwosu 14 June 1963 – Mikel John Obi 22 April 1987 – Won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2012 [42] Victor Nsofor Obinna 25 March 1987 – Chinedu Obasi 1 June 1986 – Ibezito Ogbonna 27 March 1983 – Bertrand Okafor 4 January 1990 – Uche Okafor 8 August 1967 6 January 2011 Uche Okafor 10 February 1991 – Uche Okechukwu 27 September 1967 – Jay-Jay Okocha 14 August 1973 – [41] Chima Okorie 8 October 1968 – Stanley Okoro 8 December 1992 – Sunday Patrick Okoro 27 April 1986 – Digger Okonkwo 30 August 1977 – Onyekachi Okonkwo 13 May 1982 – Isaac Okoronkwo 1 May 1978 – Kelechi Okoye 1984 – Sunday Oliseh – Tochukwu Oluehi 3 June 1988 Nedum Onuoha 12 November 1986 Iffy Onuora 28 July 1967 – Chima Onyeike 21 June 1975 – Obi Onyeike 25 June 1992 – Daniel Onyekachi 23 August 1985 – Oguchi Onyewu 13 May 1982 – [43] Kelechi Osunwa 15 October 1984 – Chioma Ubogagu 10 September 1992 – Ikechukwu Uche 5 January 1984 – Oguchi Uche 1987 – John Ugochukwu 20 April 1988 – Magalan Ugochukwu 20 June 1990 – Ugo Ukah 18 January 1984 – Eke Uzoma 19 July 1989 – Martial arts Name Born Death Notability Reference Chika Chukwumerije 30 December 1983 – Olympic silver medallist Anthony Njokuani 1 March 1980 – Jacob Martins Obiorah – Chukwuemeka Onyemachi 28 July 1974 – Religion William Napoleon Barleycorn William Drew Robeson I Name Born Death Notability Reference Francis Arinze 1 November 1932 – Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. 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