Oscar Heman-Ackah Celebrates Wife Kemi Adetiba’s Brilliance in Groundbreaking Series To Kill a Monkey

Oscar Heman-Ackah, husband to celebrated Nigerian filmmaker Kemi Adetiba, has lavished praise on his wife for the powerful impact of her latest work, To Kill a Monkey.

In an emotional Instagram post, Oscar described Kemi as a “genius,” applauding her creative brilliance, relentless dedication, and emotional investment in telling such a bold, layered, and thought-provoking story.

According to him, the overwhelming public response from heated debates to deep reflections speaks volumes about the film’s power and her skill as a storyteller.

Oscar went further to salute the strength and clarity with which Kemi held onto her vision throughout the creative process.

“She gave her mind, heart, spirit, and discipline to this project and brought it to life exactly as she imagined it,” he wrote.

He also recognized her brother and co-producer, Remi Adetiba, as a pillar of strength behind the project, praising his role in navigating challenges and helping bring the vision to reality.

The heartfelt tribute concluded with a nod to the cast and crew who, in Oscar’s words, “left their fingerprints on something timeless.”

As To Kill a Monkey continues to stir deep conversation across social and entertainment circles, the spotlight shines brighter on Kemi Adetiba not just as a filmmaker, but as a force shaping African cinema with fearless storytelling and emotional depth.