Nairobi
The brilliant forger and fearless leader who became the heart of the heist team.
Ágata Jiménez, known by her codename Nairobi, is a fictional character in the Netflix series Money Heist, portrayed by Alba Flores. She is the quality manager of the group, in charge of printing money in the Royal Mint of Spain in parts 1 and 2, and overseeing the melting of gold in the Bank of Spain in parts 3 and 4. Before she was recruited by the Professor, Nairobi was an expert counterfeiter and forger, which she learned at an early age due to poverty. She had a son named Axel, of whom she lost custody after serving time in prison for drug trafficking and counterfeiting. Throughout the show, she is known for her energetic, charismatic, and motivational persona, using her catchphrase "chikipum chikipum chikipum" to motivate the team.
- Real Name
- Ágata Jiménez
- Codename
- Nairobi
- Role
- Quality manager / Forger
- Affiliation
- The Professor's Crew
- Status
- Deceased
Lore & Background
Nairobi is a born leader who leads the hostages and her team with joy, passion, and enthusiasm. In a team of hotheads and big egos, she is level-headed, focused only on accomplishing the job and maintaining peace within the group, and staying alive. She is well liked by the team and even the hostages; Mr. Torres, a hostage assigned to help her print the money in parts 1 and 2, praises her as the best boss he has ever had. With her maternal instincts, she sympathizes with some of the hostages, such as motivating Alison Parker to stand up to her bullies and say the famous line "Soy la puta ama" ("I am the fucking boss"). Throughout the show, Nairobi shows disgust over the excessive patriarchy on the team, questioning the leadership of Berlin and Palermo's offensive actions. In part 2, when she overthrows Berlin's leadership and temporarily takes control at the Royal Mint, she proudly declares "Empieza el matriarcado" ("Let the matriarchy begin"), a now iconic line for her character.
In Their Own Story
In part three, inspector Alicia Sierra takes Nairobi's son and uses him to lure her out. Nairobi peeks out through the window to see her son and is shot by a sniper in the chest. Nairobi barely survives the opening of part 4, when the police deny the team a surgeon to help her. With the help of a Pakistani surgeon via video call, Tokyo and the rest of the team successfully operate on Nairobi, removing the bullet and extracting part of her lung. Soon after, the head of security of the Bank of Spain, an ex-mercenary named Gandia, escapes with the help of Palermo, who had been shunned by his own team of robbers. Nairobi, still recovering from her gunshot and surgery, is taken hostage and tortured by Gandia. After several failed attempts at killing Nairobi, Gandia waits until a truce is called between the robbers and the police, at which point he executes her by shooting her point blank to the head. Her body is placed in a makeshift coffin with the label "Nairobi, La Puta Ama" and carried outside by the governor's bodyguards. In the season finale of part 4, after the Professor and the team managed to get Lisbon into the Bank of Spain, they all chant "Por Nairobi!" (For Nairobi!) in her memory and as an affirmation that they would be victorious in the heist.
Reader's Guide
Throughout the series Nairobi is shown to be in love with her partner Helsinki, however, no romance ever blooms between them because Helsinki is gay, although they develop a close platonic relationship. Their friendship becomes very close, to the point of deciding to travel together around the world after the robbery of the Royal Mint, in addition to nickname him "osito" (little teddy) as a sign of affection. Helsinki is severely affected when she is murdered, but with the help of Palermo, he manages to appease the anger and sadness that triggers in him after her death. In the fourth part of the series, her partner Bogotá falls in love with her and they begin a brief romance before her murder. In the Colombian city for which Bogotá is named, in 2021 Netflix placed a statue of both characters for a limited time in the well-known "Parque de los Novios" (Boyfriend's park), this as a tribute to the series and to be visited by the followers of the same.
Did You Know?
- Nairobi did not exist in the original script; show creator Álex Pina created the role for Alba Flores after realizing the team only had one female character in Tokyo.
- Nairobi's catchphrase "chikipum chikipum chikipum" imitates a drum beat and is used to motivate the team to work.
- In part 2, Nairobi overthrows Berlin's leadership and declares "Empieza el matriarcado" ("Let the matriarchy begin"), an iconic line for her character.
- Nairobi is executed by Gandia during a truce between the robbers and the police, shot point blank to the head.
- In 2021, Netflix placed a statue of Nairobi and Bogotá in "Parque de los Novios" in Bogotá, Colombia, as a tribute to the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nairobi?
Nairobi is the codename for Raquel Murillo, a brilliant hacker who joins The Professor's crew during the Royal Mint heist. She rises to become one of the most trusted and essential members within the group.
What role does she play in the heists?
She manages technical operations, including hacking security systems and coordinating communications between inside and outside teams. Her logistical support is crucial for maintaining order during high-pressure situations.
How does Nairobi's story end?
During the Bank of Spain heist, she is fatally shot by police while attempting to protect her teammates and secure an escape route. Her death occurs in a final stand that underscores her unwavering loyalty to the mission.
Why is Nairobi important?
Her loyalty and technical skills make her the emotional core of the group, often bridging gaps between The Professor and the other robbers. Fans view her as a pivotal character whose death marks a turning point in the series' tragedy.
Who does she work closely with?
Nairobi operates directly under The Professor's command and forms strong bonds with fellow robbers like Tokyo and Denver. Her strategic mind complements the tactical leadership required to execute complex heist plans.
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