Emmanuelle Keita Biography: Age, Parents, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Kids

Biography

Emmanuelle Keita (born January 6, 1987, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast), also known as EK, is a talented Ivorian actress, television host, entrepreneur, influencer, and author.

She rose to fame through roles in popular Ivorian series such as Class’A (2006) and Docteur Boris (2008).

After a hiatus from acting, she transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding EK Empire and the beauty brand The Corsetery. Since 2023, she has hosted the lifestyle and personal development talk show MOOD’E BY EK on La Nouvelle Chaîne Ivoirienne (NCI).

In 2023, she published her debut novel, Silence, Mise à nu. A prominent social media personality, Keita shares insights on fashion, travel, and family life with a large following.

Ivorian actress
Emmanuelle Keita
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Emmanuelle Keita
Born:	6 January 1987 (age 38 years old)
Place of Birth:	Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Nationality:	Ivorian, Mauritanian
Education:	Groupe Scolaire Jean Mermoz
Height:	1.67 m
Parents:	Moussa Keita, Awa Diarra Keita
Siblings:	1
Spouse:	Kafoumba Coulibaly (m. ?-2013)
Boyfriend • Partner:	DJ Arafat, Shamberlin, Peter 007, Remy Adan
Children:	4
Occupation:	Actress • Media Personality
Net Worth:	$6.5 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Emmanuelle Keita, also known as EK, was born on January 6, 1987, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.

She grew up in a privileged bourgeois family with deep roots in both Côte d’Ivoire and Mali, inheriting her surname from her father’s prominent Malian lineage.

Her father, Moussa Keita, and her mother, Awa Diarra Keita—a métisse businesswoman counted among Côte d’Ivoire’s financial elite—provided a comfortable, affluent upbringing that contrasted with many public figures’ stories of hardship.

Raised in a Muslim household reflecting the predominant faith in parts of her Malian heritage, Keita often credits her mother’s mixed background for her distinctive features and has spoken proudly of choosing independence despite her family’s wealth.

She has an older sister who playfully suggested the name “Emmanuella” during their mother’s pregnancy.

Keita attended several elite schools in Abidjan, including École Pilote, Tanon Namanko, Groupe Scolaire Mermoz, Lamartine, and Blaise Pascal, eventually earning a Bac +5 master’s-level degree. This solid foundation in Abidjan’s upper-class environment propelled her early entry into acting and media in the mid-2000s.

Career

Emmanuelle Keita, popularly known as EK, began her career in the mid-2000s as an actress in Ivorian television, quickly establishing herself through roles in widely watched series.

She made her screen debut in Class’A around 2005–2006 and gained further prominence in Docteur Boris (2008), portraying Clara, the former partner of the title character.

Her early success also included appearances in the comedic Gohou Show alongside Michel Gohou, as well as productions such as Vendeur d’illusion. At the peak of her acting career, Keita deliberately stepped away from the entertainment industry to prioritize her family life, putting her artistic pursuits on hold for several years.

During this period, she successfully reinvented herself as an entrepreneur. Keita founded EK Empire and launched her flagship beauty and lifestyle brand, The Corsetery, which specializes in shapewear, corsets, skincare, and related products.

Capitalizing on her strong personal brand and digital presence, she built a substantial social media following and became known as an influential voice in fashion, lifestyle, travel, personal development, and social commentary.

Her growing influence facilitated a return to television, this time in a hosting capacity. After working as a presenter on Vox Africa, she debuted her own talk show in 2023, MOOD’E BY EK, on La Nouvelle Chaîne Ivoirienne (NCI).

The lifestyle and personal development program focuses on fashion, wellness, empowerment, and self-expression, featuring celebrity interviews, style analysis, and motivational discussions. The show has further cemented her position as a respected media personality.

In 2023, Keita expanded her creative portfolio with the publication of her debut novel, Silence, Mise à nu, released by Éditions L’Harmattan. The book explores themes of destiny, family, resilience, and personal transformation.

Emmanuelle Keita continues to host MOOD’E BY EK, oversee her business ventures, and maintain a strong public presence as a leading figure in Ivorian media, entrepreneurship, and influence.

Social Media

• Instagram: Emmanuelle.Keita (@emmanuellekeitaek)
• Facebook: Emmanuelle Keita (@emmanuellekeitaek)
• IMDb: Emmanuelle Keita
• TikTok: EK (@queenemmanuellekeita)

Personal Life

Emmanuelle Keita, born on January 6, 1987, is currently 38 years old.

She was previously married to Ivorian international footballer Kafoumba Coulibaly, with whom she had two children; the couple divorced in 2013 amid media attention, citing challenges in family dynamics and lifestyle differences.

She has not remarried since and has described herself as single in recent years, though her personal life has often been the subject of public speculation.

Keita is a mother of four children—one daughter and three sons—whom she raises primarily on her own, dividing her time between Côte d’Ivoire and France. In 2025, she addressed recurring online criticism about having children from different fathers, emphasizing that she has raised them in a loving, united environment despite the rumors.

After her divorce, there were persistent rumors of a link with the late artist DJ Arafat, which she strongly denied. She later dated Shamberlin, a relationship that ended amid public disputes over her prioritization of her children.

In 2021, she received a widely publicized marriage proposal from Peter 007 (a former bodyguard of ex-president Laurent Gbagbo), but the engagement did not lead to marriage and ended controversially.

Brief rumors also linked her to singer Remy Adan and others, though she has often clarified her single status in interviews. Her height is 1.67 m.

Net Worth

Emmanuelle Keita‘s net worth is estimated at around 4 billion FCFA (approximately $6.5 million USD).

This figure reflects her multifaceted career as a leading Ivorian television host, entrepreneur, influencer with a large social media following, and founder of successful brands such as The Corsetery and EK Empire.

Her income streams include revenue from her popular talk show MOOD’E BY EK on NCI, product sales in beauty and shapewear, brand partnerships, and book royalties from her 2023 novel Silence, Mise à nu.

Coming from an already affluent bourgeois family—her mother being one of Côte d’Ivoire’s prominent financial figures—Keita has repeatedly stressed that her wealth is largely self-made, built through her star power and business acumen rather than inheritance alone.

Filmography

Acting Roles (Television Series and Shows, mid-2000s)

• Class’A (also known as Classe A, around 2005-2006) – Early breakthrough role in this popular Ivorian series.
• Docteur Boris (also known as Dr Boris, 2008) – Played Clara, the ex-girlfriend of the main character; one of her most recognized roles.
• Gohou Show (comedic sitcom) – Appeared alongside Michel Gohou, playing a prominent female role.
• Various spots publicitaires (commercials) and minor appearances in Ivorian telefilms.

She paused her acting career after these projects to focus on family and later entrepreneurship.

Television Hosting

• Host on Vox Africa (prior to 2023).
• MOOD’E BY EK (since 2023) – Lifestyle, fashion, wellness, personal development, and celebrity interview talk show on La Nouvelle Chaîne Ivoirienne (NCI).

Literary Works

• Silence, Mise à nu (2023) – Debut novel published by Éditions L’Harmattan, exploring themes of destiny, family, resilience, and personal struggles.

Entrepreneurial Ventures

• Founder of EK Empire – Umbrella company for her business activities.
• Founder of The Corsetery (by EK) – Luxury beauty and shapewear brand specializing in corsets, gaines amincissantes (slimming belts), skincare, and related products.

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