Nollywood actress Lilian Afegbai has opened up about the emotional depth and intensity she poured into her character, Idia, in the newly released Netflix film ‘To Kill A Monkey’, directed by Kemi Adetiba.
Reacting to an outpouring of praise from fans and industry colleagues, Afegbai took to Instagram to express her heartfelt gratitude, describing the experience as a “whirlwind of love and support.”
“Playing Idia was more than just a role,” she wrote. “It was a journey of becoming one with a character whose strength, vulnerability, and spirit I poured my soul into.”
The actress, known for her versatility, credited director Kemi Adetiba for entrusting her with the role and guiding her through the process of embodying the character. She described the opportunity as a deeply transformative experience that pushed her limits and left a lasting impact.
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“I gave everything to bring her to life, and seeing your kind words, messages, and encouragement means the world to me and makes it all worth it,” she added.
Afegbai also appreciated the cast, crew, and supporters of the film, saying their collaboration and support made the moment unforgettable. She vowed to carry the love and encouragement with her, expressing how honoured she felt to be embraced by viewers and fans.
“To everyone who has watched ‘To Kill a Monkey’ and shared their overwhelming love for my portrayal of Idia, thank you from the depths of my heart,” she wrote.
There are fresh reports that Nigerian actor Jerry Williams has reportedly been arrested by a certain businessman named Nwafor Franklin, aka Izutech.
Jerry was reportedly arrested on Monday morning at his residence in Delta State by officers from the Edo State Police Command.
Nollywood actor Stanley Ontop disclosed this in an Instagram video while calling on the general public to hold Izutech responsible should anything happen to Jerry.
Expressing concern over Jerry’s safety, Stanley accused Izutech of withholding the sum of N2.5 million collected from producers who want to cast Jerry in their movie.
Captioning the clip, he wrote:
“Izu went to Jerry Williams’ house in the early hours of today, 21st July 2025, and bundled him to Benin with the help of some Nigerian police.
“Let it be known that Jerry Williams is in Izu’s custody. If anything happens to Jerry, Izu should be held responsible.”
