William Benson (born March 25, 1970) is a Nigerian actor, theatre director, playwright and producer. He is best known for his role as Efe on Kemi Adetiba’s Netflix tv show To Kill a Monkey.[1] [2] One of his films, Ajoche, was premiered on Africa Magic Showcase (DStv 151).[3]
William Benson | |
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| Born | William Benson March 25, 1970 Lagos |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Filmmaking |
| Known for | Acting |
| Notable work |
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Early life and education
editHe had his secondary school education at Apapa Senior High School and obtained West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).[4] He is a graduate of English Language and Literature from the University of Lagos.[5]
Filmography
editWilliam is regarded as a celebrated notable actor.[6][7] He was also described as “frequently cast in intense, emotionally charged roles, leaders, anti-heroes, and historical figures, making him a go-to performer for prestige dramas and epics.” He featured in:
- The Fire and the Moth (2025) as Teriba Bello
- Osamede (2025)
- Dead Tide (2025)
- To Kill a Monkey (2025)[8][9] as Efe
- All's Fair in Love (2024)
- House of Ga'a (2024) as Gbagi
- A Green Fever (2023) as Colonel Bashiru
- Obara’M (2022)
- Crime and Justice Lagos (2022) as Femi Biboye
- Flawsome (2022) as Inspector Kazeem
- Love Is War (2019) as Tunde Aina
- The Herbert Macaulay Affair (2019)[10]
References
edit- ↑ "'To Kill A Monkey announce me' - William Benson". BBC News Pidgin. 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ Ajayi, Faith (2025-08-15). "To kill a Monkey: William Benson speaks on betrayal, on-screen chemistry". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "William Benson Archives - Chronicle.ng". chronicle.ng. 2025-10-17. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ↑ crispng (2025-07-25). "William Benson: 10 things to know about To Kill a Monkey star". CrispNG. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "William Benson - Nollywire". Nollywire. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ↑ Telegraph-Admin, New (2024-03-29). "I Love Researching Our Cultural Heritage, Finding The Gaps – William Benson". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ Telegraph, New (2023-04-20). "I wanted to be recognised as Nigeria's Denzel Washington –Benson". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2025-10-17.
- ↑ Chukwueke, Johnson (2025-08-17). "WILLIAM BENSON – Owning the Screen - TheWill Downtown". TheWill Downtown. Retrieved 2025-10-18.
- ↑ Adedayo, Adedamola (2025-09-04). "William Benson On Embodying Iyase in "Osamede"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2025-10-17.