Filmmaker Kemi Adetiba, creator of the groundbreaking King of Boys franchise, is returning with a bold new cybercrime-infused drama titled To Kill a Monkey, premiering on Netflix Nigeria on July 18, 2025. The series shares Nigeria’s cybercrimes, scams, exploring brotherhood, betrayal, and the moral cost of survival in our world today!
To Kill a Monkey centres on a man drawn into online criminal activity by a childhood friend. As schemes escalate, the line between loyalty and self-preservation blurs, pushing him into dangerous territory. The series tackles issues such as:
- Cyber scams and recruitment in Nigeria’s digital economy
- The erosion of ethics when survival is at stake
- Betrayal among peers in corrupt systems
Kemi Adetiba, renowned for the original King of Boys (2018) and its Netflix sequel The Return of the King (2021) serves as writer, director, and producer. Her past projects set benchmarks in Nigerian storytelling and production values, blending political intrigue with intense character arcs.
The highly anticipated cast includes:
- William Benson (lead role)
- Bucci Franklin, Stella Damasus, Bimbo Akintola
- Chidi Mokeme, Lilian Afegbai, and Michael O. Ejoor
Release Details & Format
- A limited series streaming exclusively on Netflix Nigeria starting July 18, 2025.
- Comprised of around 8 episodes
