Bukayo Saka’s recent engagement has cast fresh attention on the woman who has quietly stood beside him for over years, Tolami Benson.
A public relations professional, rising influencer and now fiancée to one of world football’s brightest stars, Benson has built her own profile while maintaining a deliberate sense of privacy rarely seen in the modern WAG (Wives and Girlfriends) community.
The couple, both British-born with Nigerian heritage, reportedly began dating around 2020.
They went public during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and confirmed their engagement in late November 2025, after Saka proposed during an elaborate evening at a luxury London hotel.
A career defined by media expertise
Benson is not simply a footballer’s partner, she is an established PR and media strategist. She currently serves as a Senior Planning Executive at Zenith, a popular media agency based in London, where she plays a key role in strategy development and campaign execution.
Her academic foundation is equally solid. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Media from Birmingham City University, a pathway that has supported her rise in the communications industry.
Prior to her current role, she also worked at Harrods, reflecting a career trajectory anchored in high-end brands and client-facing work.
A growing force in fashion and lifestyle influencing
Beyond her corporate life, Benson has cultivated a strong social media presence.
Known for her elegance and polished aesthetic, she collaborates with fashion and lifestyle brands and often posts content featuring luxury resorts, private jets, and curated fashion looks.
A committed Arsenal supporter, she frequently appears at matches wearing bespoke outfits, including pieces featuring Saka’s first Arsenal squad number, 87.
Her style and relatability have positioned her among the most recognisable partners in the Premier League scene.
Integrated into the Arsenal WAG community
Benson maintains close relationships with partners of other Arsenal players, including Milly White (Ben White’s wife) and Laura Trossard (Leandro Trossard’s wife).
Her presence across the club’s inner circle has grown steadily, despite her quieter role in Saka’s personal life.
With her visibility, she still keeps boundaries. Her social feeds rarely feature Saka, and Saka, despite having millions of followers, does not post about her at all, and they don’t follow each other on Instagram.
The couple’s shared commitment to privacy has become part of their identity.
Family background and Nigerian roots
Born on December 3, 2000, in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, Benson shares a British-Nigerian background similar to Saka’s.
She is also believed to be related to Swiss-Nigerian singer Coco Benson, adding to her multicultural heritage. Their shared cultural roots remain an understated but meaningful thread in their relationship story.
The Couple’s relationship and engagement
After years of keeping their romance low-key, the pair’s relationship surfaced publicly when Benson was photographed embracing Saka at the 2022 World Cup.
Since then, they have continued to balance public interest with a guarded approach to their private lives.
Their engagement, celebrated with black-and-white photos showing Benson’s striking ring, was met with widespread commendation from fans.
A source close to the couple described Saka’s proposal as “meticulously planned,” from the location to the ambience.
The woman behind the star
As Saka continues to excel for club and country, Benson has emerged as a stabilising force and independent professional in her own right.
With wedding plans expected to go on quietly in the coming months, as widely reported, Benson’s profile is likely to grow even further, but on her own terms, just as she has crafted it from the start.
