Tolami Benson: 10 Stunning facts you should know about Bukayo Saka's Nigerian girlfriend

Bukayo Saka has enjoyed a remarkable season with Arsenal having helped his team battle Manchester City for the 2022-23 Premier League title.

The Gunners came close to lifting their first championship title in 19 years, but were eventually outgunned by the defending champions from Manchester.

Saka was also integral as Arsenal surprised a host of Premier League fans with a generally impressive season.

The 22-year-old England international of Nigerian descent has shone once more for the Gunners this season, scoring 13 goals and creating 8 assists in 27 appearances in the Premier League so far.

Saka has been touted as one of the most promising wingers of his generation having established himself as an undisputed starter in the Emirates attack.

Like a host of other football stars, Bukayo Saka has been known to keep a relatively low profile off the pitch, with regards to his relationship and personal life.

In this article, Pulse Sports will review the profile of Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend, Tolami Benson.

Tolami Benson is famous for being the girlfriend of English professional footballer, Bukayo Saka, who currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League and the England national team.

Tolami is also a model and social media influencer, having worked with top brands across the country.

Currently, Tolami works in media planning and strategy, having recently advanced her career by becoming a Senior Planning Executive at Zenith, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Contrary to multiple reports that she works as an executive in public relations (PR), her current role actually does not say so.

Like the Three Lions star, Tolami Benson is of Nigerian descent, having been born into a family of Afro-British.

However, no information has been made clear of her parent’s identity, although, she is believed to be related to Coco Benson, who is a Swiss Nigerian singer-songwriter and wife of popular record producer Shizzi.

Coco Benson is also the granddaughter of Nigerian highlife legend Bobby Benson. 

Tolami was born on December 3, 2000, in England, United Kingdom, where she would eventually have her university education.

As of July 2024, the beautiful girlfriend of Bukayo Saka is 23 years old, a year older than her boyfriend.

Tolami Benson is a Christian and attends the Roman Catholic church.

In April 2024, the UK-based influencer took to her Instagram page to clarify her religion to her followers having earlier posted a photo on her story revealing she was about to break her fast.

She wrote: “To clarify...I'm fasting for Lent, not Ramadan. It's a personal choice for spiritual reflection and growth. Wishing everyone observing Ramadan a blessed and peaceful month ahead!”

Lent is a period of preparation for the Christian feast of Easter.

 In Western Churches it begins on Ash Wednesday, and it is usually observed in the Catholic, Lutheran, Moravian, Anglican, United Protestant and Orthodox Christian traditions, among others.

Tolami attended Bishop Hatfield Girls’ school where she attained her GSCE.

It was there she obtained her A level in Communication and Media Studies.

In 2022, she obtained her Bachelors Degree in Public Relations and Media at Birmingham City University.

Like her boyfriend, Bukayo Saka, Tolami is an Arsenal supporter, going from some of her posts on her Instagram page.

The beautiful influencer has sported the Gunners’ jersey in some of the pictures posted on her social media page.

As mentioned earlier, Tolami is also a social media influencer, and being the girlfriend of one of London’s biggest celebrities and most popular football stars comes with a few perks.

Having gained prominence following her appearance at Euro 2024, Tolami has enjoyed exponential growth in her social media stocks.

As of July 2024, Tolami has amassed thousands of followers on her Instagram page, for which she has over 140,000 followers and counting.

Tolami uses her page to post snaps of her jet life and glamorous fashion style.

She has taken trips to Greece, the Bahamas, Dubai, France and Spain.

Amongst other things, Tolami loves her privacy.

As a matter of fact, she and her boyfriend Saka, intentionally chose not to follow each other on Instagram.

When quizzed by fans on why their decision to remain discreet on social media, she once posted on her Instagram story: “I like private not Secret”.

The couple rarely shares snaps of themselves together either, although, there are photos on her Instagram page where she is in the company of a male believed to be the Arsenal star.

Benson is also very supportive of her boyfriend, she was spotted with Bukayo Saka in the stands of Qatar, while supporting England during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Tolami Benson is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Wags of English footballers.

Pulse Sports recently ranked her as the no.1 hottest Wag at EURO 2024.

Tolami has been lauded for her reserved and collected demeanor as well her striking figure and stunning looks.

Benson is understood to be earning a living through influencing gigs.

Although, there are rumours that she was born into a wealthy family.

As of March 2024, Tolami Benson’s net worth is estimated at less than $500,000.

Her footballer boyfriend and Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka has an estimated net worth of $3 million as per GiveMeSport.

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