To Kill a Monkey” Sparks Frenzy Online: Twitter Divided Over Yahoo Boy Morals, Monkey Mask Symbolism & Who Really Betrayed Efe

Netflix’s newest Nigerian series To Kill a Monkey has taken over the timeline—not just for its plot, but for the chaos it's causing online. Since dropping on July 18, it’s been all anyone is talking about: fan wars, character debates, wild conspiracy theories, and nonstop memes. At the center of the buzz? Efe, the broke first-class graduate who spirals into cybercrime, and the sleek but deadly Oboz, who lures him in. Their brotherhood, betrayal, and bloodshed have people SHOUTING in group chats and Twitter Spaces. One scene that’s gone completely viral is the “monkey mask nightmare”—a creepy, symbolic moment that’s now sparking TikTok edits, Reddit theories, and debates about whether it represents guilt, madness, or some deeper spiritual curse. Another hot topic? The morality wars. Some viewers are defending Efe’s descent into fraud, saying “society failed him,” while others argue he chose violence—and got what was coming. A trending tweet with 500K views reads: > “Efe didn’t just fall… he JUMPED. Stop blaming the economy.” And let’s not ignore the betrayal twist in episode 7. No spoilers here, but Twitter has been on fire since fans realized who actually ratted Efe out. The hashtag #NotHim shook everyone—one fan posted, > “I threw my phone when I found out. I TRUSTED YOU.” Even bigger than the plot is the way To Kill a Monkey has ignited a cultural discussion about Nigerian youth, desperation, crime, and what it means to “make it” in a system built to fail you. It’s not just a show—it’s a national conversation. Whether you're team Efe, team Oboz, or just there for the fashion and chaos, one thing is clear: this series is doing numbers—and it’s not done yet.