Article by Andra Mocanu – Published Friday, 05 June 2026, 09:56 / Updated Friday, 05 June 2026 10:04
Arsenal right winger Bukayo Saka (24) swapped the football pitch for the red carpet for an evening as he attended the New York premiere of his documentary film 'Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now'.
The Premier League footballer attended the launch event accompanied by his fiancée, Tolami Benson, who grabbed all the attention.
Saka wore an all-black outfit with a leather jacket, matching his partner, Tolami, who wowed in a similar leather dress.
PHOTO GALLERY. How Bukayo Saka and Tolami Benson appeared at the event
The two have been keeping their relationship out of the public eye, dating since 2020. They went public with their relationship in 2022, and later got engaged in a private rooftop ceremony in 2025.
Tolami, 24, has been a constant presence in the major competitions Saka has featured for both England and Arsenal. She has posed as a model for renowned publications such as Vogue.
His club and national team mate Eberechi Eze was also in attendance with his wife Naima Corbin.
The documentary, directed by Emmy Award winner Robert Alexander and produced by WhatsApp and Modern Arts, brings Saka face to face with legend Thierry Henry.
The filmmakers say that the two talk about the pressure and joy they experience when they are on the field.
“This film gave me the chance to tell my story in a way I've never done before. People see the goals and the matches, but they don't see what goes on behind the scenes,” said Bukayo Saka, according to The Sun.
Bukayo Saka, first champion with Arsenal in the Premier League, missed the chance to add to his record and the Champions League. “The Gunners” succumbed in the last act to PSG (1-1, 3-4 on penalty kicks).
The Arsenal player will be part of England's World Cup squad.
