Chantal Djotodia

Chantal Vinadou Tohouégnon Djotodia (born 27 August 1981) is a Beninese-born nurse who became the First Lady of the Central African Republic from 2013 to 2014.

Early life and education Chantal was born Vinadou Tohouégnon on 27 August 1981 in Toffo, Benin. Her father's name is Jean Tohouégno and her mother's name is Douhoun Houngnonsi. A few years after her birth, her parents divorced, and she was taken care of by her grandmother. She completed primary and secondary education. Afterward, she took training as a healthcare assistant and earned her diploma in 2007.

Career Upon receiving the diploma, Chantal worked as a nurse at a private clinic managed by an NGO named Barka. In 2008, she met Michel Djotodia and was impressed by his status as a political refugee, flattering skill, and multilingualism. Soon, she fell in love with Djotodia.

Post-First Lady Anticipating the fall of Seleka regime, Chantal returned to Benin three weeks before her husband's arrival on 11 January 2014 and bought a house for the couple to live in.