Nigerian actress Sunshine Rosman has shared insights about her character in the hit series To Kill a Monkey, noting that the project taught her profound lessons about human complexity.
In an interview with The Punch, Rosman revealed that her role as Amanda Sparkles underscored the fact that life is not black and white.
“I would say that there are many ‘Efes’ in our daily lives. In the story, no one was completely innocent — it wasn’t black and white. Each character had both good sides and flaws. I have learnt that people who glorify themselves as good may still have hidden dirt,” she explained.
For her character Amanda Sparkles, the actress drew inspiration from the lives of high-class Lagos socialites, blending her own experiences with observations of women around her. “From Amanda Sparkles’ perspective, the lesson is clear: when a man brings you down, don’t stay there; flip the script,” she added.
Rosman also disclosed that the journey to landing the role was not straightforward. She initially auditioned a year earlier but was not selected, only to be called back unexpectedly at a time when she thought the opportunity was lost. “Ironically, I was at a radio interview telling them I was going to star in her [Kemi Adetiba’s] film, even though I hadn’t been called yet. When the call finally came, everything fell into place,” she recalled.
Beyond her work in To Kill a Monkey, the actress, who has acted across comedy and drama genres, says her adaptability comes from using “anchors” to build characters and, above all, relying on God’s grace.
While reflecting on her larger career goals, Rosman expressed her desire to work globally across Nollywood, Hollywood, Bollywood, and other industries, stressing that she does not want to be confined to one space.