To Kill a Monkey
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To Kill a Monkey is a 2025 Nigerian crime thriller television series written, produced and directed by Kemi Adetiba. It stars William Benson, Bucci Franklin, Stella Damasus, Bimbo Akintola, Michael O. Ejoor, Chidi Mokeme, Teniola Aladese, Lilian Afegbai, and Sunshine Rosman. The series was released on Netflix on 18 July 2025.
Premise
Efemini, a desperate programmer in dire circumstances, becomes a reluctant fraudster when he is enticed into cybercrime by an old friend who is a Lagos cybercrime kingpin. As he is pulled into a deadly web of deceit, trauma and survival, his morals are questioned, and ultimately compromised.
Cast
- William Benson as Efemini "Efe" Edewor
- Bucci Franklin as Obozhuiomwen "Oboz" Ogbemudia
- Stella Damasus as Nosa
- Bimbo Akintola as Inspector Mo Ogunlesi
- Michael O. Ejoor as Inspector Onome
- Chidi Mokeme as Teacher
- Lilian Afegbai as Idia
- Sunshine Rosman as Amanda Sparkles
- Teniola Aladese as Ivie
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "In the beginning..." | Kemi Adetiba | Kemi Adetiba | July 18, 2025(2025-07-18) |
| 2 | "Hand of Friendship" | Kemi Adetiba | Kemi Adetiba | July 18, 2025(2025-07-18) |
| 3 | "Four Years Later" | Kemi Adetiba | Kemi Adetiba | July 18, 2025(2025-07-18) |
| 4 | "Pay Your Tax" | Kemi Adetiba | Kemi Adetiba | July 18, 2025(2025-07-18) |
| 5 | "House of Cards" | Kemi Adetiba | Kemi Adetiba | July 18, 2025(2025-07-18) |
| 6 | "Pour Petrol on Fire" | Kemi Adetiba | Kemi Adetiba | July 18, 2025(2025-07-18) |
| 7 | "A Chilling Ultimatum" | Kemi Adetiba | Kemi Adetiba | July 18, 2025(2025-07-18) |
| 8 | "Who Wins at the End?" | Kemi Adetiba | Kemi Adetiba | July 18, 2025(2025-07-18) |
Production
The eight-part series was written, produced and directed by Kemi Adetiba, who also served as showrunner. It was co-produced by Remi Adetiba under the Kemi Adetiba Visuals banner. Principal photography began in 2023.
Release
The series was released on Netflix on 18 July 2025.
External links
- at IMDb