Anglo-Nigerian footballer, Bukayo Saka has captured headlines with his stellar performances on the pitch. Despite his rising fame on the pitch, the Arsenal star maintains a private life off it. While many footballers share details of their personal lives publicly, Saka keeps a lower profile. 

In this article BOUNCE will take a look at the life of the woman behind the star, his girlfriend Tolami Benson.

Who is Tolami Benson?

Tolami Benson is known as the girlfriend of Bukayo Saka, the English football prodigy who plies his trade with Arsenal in the Premier League and represents England on the international stage. Beyond her association with Saka, she has made a name for herself in the realm of social media influencing and modeling, collaborating with top brands across the UK.

 

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Nigerian Heritage

Like her partner, Tolami Benson hails from Nigerian descent, born into an Afro-British family background. She shares roots with Coco Benson, the Swiss-Nigerian singer-songwriter, and is connected to Nigerian highlife legend Bobby Benson through familial ties.

Age and Background

Tolami Benson was born on December 3, 2000, in England, where she pursued her education. At 23 years old, she is slightly older than her footballer boyfriend, Bukayo Saka.

Religious Affiliation

A practicing Christian, Tolami Benson is an attendee of the Roman Catholic Church, as she clarified on her Instagram during Lent, distinguishing her observance from the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Educational Achievements

Benson completed her secondary education at Bishop Hatfield Girls’ School, achieving her GSCE qualifications. She furthered her studies in Communication and Media Studies at A-level and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Media from Birmingham City University in 2022.

Support for Arsenal

Sharing a passion for Arsenal with Bukayo Saka, Tolami Benson proudly displays her allegiance to the Gunners on social media, often seen donning their iconic jersey in her posts.

 

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Social Media Influence

Tolami Benson’s presence on Instagram has garnered significant attention, particularly following her appearances during Euro 2024. She boasts over 140,000 followers and utilizes her platform to showcase her jet-setting lifestyle and fashion flair, featuring travels to destinations like Greece, the Bahamas, Dubai, France, and Spain.

Privacy and Public Life

Despite her growing prominence, Tolami Benson values her privacy, opting for discretion in her personal relationships, including her public profile alongside Saka. The couple intentionally avoids following each other on Instagram and seldom shares photographs together.

Recognition as a WAG

Tolami Benson has earned recognition as one of the standout WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) among English footballers, admired for her poised demeanor, striking appearance, and supportive role alongside Bukayo Saka.

 

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Financial Standing

While her exact net worth remains under scrutiny, Tolami Benson’s earnings predominantly stem from her influencer engagements. Reports speculate on her family’s affluent background, though her personal wealth as of March 2024 is estimated to be less than $500,000, juxtaposed against Saka’s estimated net worth of $3 million.