According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Nina Keita appears in 556 case documents, 1 flight log entry in the Epstein files.
Nina Keita is the niece of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara and a central figure in Jeffrey Epstein's network of influence across West Africa. Her name appears more than 500 times in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. Keita began corresponding with Epstein in 2011 while working as a model in France, and later returned to Ivory Coast to take a senior role at Gestoci, the state oil storage company. She is currently married to Ivory Coast Employment Minister Adam Kamara. Emails suggest Keita facilitated access to West African political leaders and introduced young women to Epstein.
She visited Epstein in New York, flew on his private jet (appearing on the February 12, 2004 flight from JFK to Le Bourget with Epstein, Maxwell, Brunel, and others), and organized a 2012 trip to Abidjan. Keita played a significant role in efforts to secure the release of Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, who was convicted of corruption and jailed in 2015. She solicited Epstein's financial assistance to engage U.S. lobbying firms on Wade's behalf, and records indicate Epstein transferred $100,000 toward those lobbying efforts. Wade was freed from prison on June 24, 2016. Keita also appeared in Epstein's will.
Reporting by DropSite News revealed Epstein helped broker an Israeli surveillance technology deal with Ivory Coast through Ehud Barak, with Keita facilitating introductions to Ivorian officials.
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Nina Keita is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.
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Background
Niece of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara. Began career as a model in France before returning to Ivory Coast to take a senior role at Gestoci, the state oil storage company. Currently married to Ivory Coast Employment Minister Adam Kamara. Her dual positioning in French modeling and West African political circles made her uniquely valuable to Epstein's network.
Epstein Connection
Central figure in Epstein's West African operations. Began corresponding in 2011 while modeling in France. Facilitated access to West African political leaders, introduced young women to Epstein, flew on his private jet, organized his 2012 trip to Abidjan, and coordinated the Karim Wade lobbying effort. Named in Epstein's will. Appeared on February 2004 flight from JFK to Le Bourget alongside Epstein, Maxwell, Brunel, and others.
Key Allegations(3)
Keita introduced young women to Epstein and facilitated his access to West African political leaders
documentedKeita solicited Epstein's financial assistance ($100,000) to engage US lobbying firms to secure the release of Karim Wade from a Senegalese prison
documentedKeita helped broker an Israeli surveillance technology deal between Ehud Barak's associates and Ivory Coast, with Epstein facilitating
allegedLegal Status
Named in 500+ DOJ-released documents and in Epstein's will. No charges filed as of March 2026.
Key Relationships(4)
500+ document mentions, direct email correspondence from 2011, flight logs, named in will
February 2004 flight JFK to Le Bourget with Brunel, Maxwell, Epstein
Keita solicited Epstein's help to lobby for Wade's prison release
DropSite News reporting on Epstein-Barak-Ivory Coast surveillance technology deal
Timeline(9 events)
Began corresponding with Epstein while working as a model in France
Organized Epstein's trip to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Scheduled appointment with Epstein at 3:00 PM
Flight from JFK to Le Bourget with Epstein, Maxwell, Brunel, and others
Karim Wade convicted and jailed in Senegal; lobbying effort begins
Epstein transfers $100,000 toward US lobbying for Wade's release
Karim Wade released from prison, goes into exile in Qatar
Named in Epstein's will signed two days before his death
Name appears 500+ times in DOJ-released Epstein files
At a Glance
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2 sources for flight appearances
Epstein Flight Logs (1 entries)
2004
“Appeared on 1 documented flights between John F. Kennedy International, NY and Le Bourget, Paris, France”
Sources
1 source for known connections
Shared Flight Appearances
“Appears on flights with 5 other persons in the Epstein network”
Activity Timeline
Network Graph
Known Connections (5)
External Cross-Check
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Flight Log Appearances (1)
| Date | Route | Aircraft | Co-Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2004 | John F. Kennedy International, NY → Le Bourget, Paris, France | N908JE | Jeff Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jean-Luc Brunel +3 |
Document Mentions
Schedule (9)
2011-12-12 to 2017-03-14 · 5 entries verified across multiple documents
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About Nina Keita
Who is Nina Keita?
Nina Keita is the niece of Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara and a central figure in Jeffrey Epstein's network of influence across West Africa. Her name appears more than 500 times in documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice on January 30, 2026. Keita began corresponding with Epstein in 2011 while working as a model in France, and later returned to Ivory Coast to take a senior role at Gestoci, the state oil storage company. She is currently married to Ivory Coast Employment Minister Adam Kamara. Emails suggest Keita facilitated access to West African political leaders and introduced young women to Epstein. She visited Epstein in New York, flew on his private jet (appearing on the February 12, 2004 flight from JFK to Le Bourget with Epstein, Maxwell, Brunel, and others), and organized a 2012 trip to Abidjan. Keita played a significant role in efforts to secure the release of Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade, who was convicted of corruption and jailed in 2015. She solicited Epstein's financial assistance to engage U.S. lobbying firms on Wade's behalf, and records indicate Epstein transferred $100,000 toward those lobbying efforts. Wade was freed from prison on June 24, 2016. Keita also appeared in Epstein's will. Reporting by DropSite News revealed Epstein helped broker an Israeli surveillance technology deal with Ivory Coast through Ehud Barak, with Keita facilitating introductions to Ivorian officials.
What is Nina Keita's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Nina Keita appears in 556 case documents, 1 flight log, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 5 other persons of interest.
Did Nina Keita fly on Epstein's planes?
Yes, Nina Keita appears on 1 flight manifest from Epstein's aircraft logs, including flights between John F. Kennedy International, NY and Le Bourget, Paris, France.
Is Nina Keita in the Epstein files?
Yes. Nina Keita is referenced in 556 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases. They also appear on 1 flight log. 5 connections to other persons of interest have been documented.
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