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Bukayo Saka’s Nigerian fiancée has broken silence amid the debate over her appearance in recent photos.
Bukayo Saka’s fiancée Tolami Benson has addressed online speculation about her skin tone following the viral photos of the Arsenal star signing his new contract.
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The images, which showed the couple posing happily with their dogs at the training centre, sparked divided comments, with some questioning whether Benson had lightened her complexion compared to her appearance at the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Euros.
Throwback Family Photos and Bold Caption Shut Down Debate
Rumours In a series of Instagram Stories posted shortly after the debate intensified, Benson responded directly to the accusations.
The 24-year-old media strategist shared a vintage black-and-white photo of her grandma styled in an elegant updo, captioning it: “I love a tan and darker makeup.”
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She followed up with another throwback image of her grandparents – a light-skinned woman in a polka-dot dress standing beside a dark-skinned man in traditional attire, simply captioned “my grandparents…”.
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The posts appeared to highlight her mixed heritage, suggesting her lighter tone in recent photos aligns with family genetics rather than any artificial changes.
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Benson concluded the sequence with a plain black background bearing the words “privacy is peace,” signaling her desire to step away from the scrutiny.
What next?
The subtle yet pointed clapback has reignited conversations around colourism, lighting differences, and the intense public gaze on partners of high-profile athletes.
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While some fans defended Benson by attributing variations to seasonal tanning, winter lighting, or natural fluctuations, others praised her for addressing the claims without direct confrontation.
The episode underscores the challenges WAGs face in the spotlight, even during joyful moments like Saka’s landmark contract extension.
As the couple continues to keep their personal life relatively private despite their high-profile status, Benson’s response has drawn support for embracing her heritage while setting boundaries on invasive commentary.