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Who is Clar Weah? Everything you need to know about George Weah’s wife

Claudia Kogi

updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM

A successful businesswoman, nurse, philanthropist, and advocate, Clar Marie Duncan Weah is one famous personality renowned for being the current first lady of the Republic of Liberia. While most people often presume that she rose to fame because of the popularity of her husband, George Weah, Clar has made a name for herself in various fields, including law.

Clar Weah's net worth
Clar Weah speaks after receiving a special award on behalf of George on 4 January 2018, at the International Conference Centre, in Accra. Photo: Pius Utomi Ekpei (Modified by author)
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Who is George Weah? He is a former professional footballer and a Liberian politician who has been the president since 2018. During his 18-year soccer career, he played as a striker and went down in history as Africa’s first former professional player to be appointed as a head of state. What is known about his wife, Clar?

Clar Weah’s profile summary

Full name

Clar Marie Duncan Weah

Date of birth

11 March 1965

Age

58 years as of January 2024

Place of birth

Kingston, Jamaica

Nationality

Jamaican-American

Ethnicity

Mixed

Religion

Christianity

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Education

City University of New York

Marital status

Married

Spouse

George Weah, Liberia’s president

Children

Martha, George Weah Jr, and Timothy

Occupation

Businesswoman, nurse, philanthropist, and advocate

Famous for

Being the First Lady of Liberia

Net worth

$3 million

Social media presence

Instagram

How old is Clar Weah?

Clar Weah (age 58 years as of January 2024) was born on 11 March 1965 in Kingston, Jamaica. She is one personality who prefers to maintain a low profile as she has not disclosed much regarding her childhood or upbringing.

However, she has not failed to mention that she is the youngest of seven kids. Although born in Jamaica, she holds dual citizenship of American and Jamaican as her parents migrated to the United States.

Clar Weah’s education

After they migrated to the United States of America, she attended the City University of New York and earned her nursing license and a bachelor’s degree in health sciences. She later launched her career and started working as a customer service representative in New York at both Citibank and Chase Manhattan Bank.

She was one lady hungry for education. After obtaining her two degrees, she went ahead and pursued nursing, and upon completion, she worked at Jamaica Hospital in New York City.

What does Clar Weah do?

The former professional footballer‘s wife owns several businesses, including two successful restaurants in Queens, New York. Moreover, she has dedicated most of her life to humanitarian activities in the United States, Jamaica, and Liberia. Reportedly, her dream has always been to be an advocate for children around the world, with her motto being,

To bless as many children as God has blessed me.

Clar Weah’s foundation

In 2018, the Liberian First Lady founded “The Clar Hope Foundation“, a non-political initiative specifically aimed at creating an equal society in Liberia by restoring the hope of disadvantaged children, youths, and women through education, health, and other opportunities to better their lives.

In addition, her passion for soccer and love for children pushed her to Co-found a youth soccer program in Queens, New York, and spend her spare time volunteering as a coach from 2000 to 2016. Consequently, she was appointed Ambassador and Champion for Women’s Football by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, in March 2018.

George Weah and Clar

Clar Weah's daughter
Clar poses with her son, Timothy, on 8 January 2019, in Dubai, UAE. Photo: Craig Williamson
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Liberia’s First Lady met George, who was then a football star, in the early 90s when she was working at the Chase Manhattan Bank in New York. After dating for a while, the two tied the knot in June 1993 and have been blessed with three kids: Martha, George Weah Jr, and Timothy. Their two sons are renowned football players.

Clar Weah’s daughter

Famously known as Teta, the president’s eldest daughter, Martha, unlike her two brothers who took their dad’s athletic skills, followed her mother’s footsteps and became a certified nurse. Even though she is the daughter of the president of Liberia, Martha prefers to maintain a low profile, especially regarding matters related to her endeavours.

Clar Weah’s net worth

According to Sports Lulu, the First Lady has an alleged net worth of $3 million. Aside from being the president’s wife, her net worth has accumulated following her other entrepreneurial endeavours.

Frequently asked questions

Clar Marie Duncan is the current First Lady of the Republic of Liberia and the wife of President George Weah. She is a Jamaican businesswoman, philanthropist, and advocate. Here are some facts you probably still need to learn about the president’s wife.

How tall is Clar Weah?

She stands at the height of 6 feet 1 inch or 185 centimetres. She has black hair and dark brown eyes.

How old is Clar Weah?
Clar poses with her husband, George, as they arrive for lunch with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, on 21 February 2018, in Paris, France. Photo: Chesnot
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When did Clar Weah presume office as the First Lady?

Following her husband’s election as the 25th President of Liberia, she officially started her role as the First Lady of the Republic of Liberia in 2018.

How many kids does Clar have?

The renowned philanthropist has three kids: Martha, George Weah Jr, and Timothy.

Final word

Clar Weah is one famous personality renowned for being the current First Lady of the Republic of Liberia. A successful businesswoman, nurse, philanthropist, and advocate, she has made a name for herself in various fields, including law.

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