Just weeks after captivating audiences with their undeniable chemistry in To Kill a Monkey, Nollywood stars Bucci Franklin and Sunshine Rosman are once again making headlines — this time offscreen.
The pair set social media abuzz on Thursday after posting a striking joint photo on Instagram.
Styled by fashion creative Kashope, Bucci looked sharp in a double-breasted black suit adorned with beaded detailing, while Sunshine turned heads in a figure-hugging wine-colored gown, complete with a sleek low ponytail and bold berry lipstick.
Fans wasted no time drawing parallels to their steamy characters from the newly released Netflix Nigeria crime drama To Kill a Monkey, which premiered on July 18.
In the series, Bucci Franklin plays Oboz — a gritty, streetwise hustler navigating Lagos’ criminal underworld — while Sunshine Rosman takes on the role of Amanda Sparkles, a seductive and enigmatic femme fatale with secrets of her own. Their intense on-screen relationship quickly became a fan favorite, and this latest photo has only reignited speculation about a possible real-life romance.
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Social media reactions poured in with fans shipping the duo hard.
One follower gushed, “Umm, that her man in real life 
in case y’all don’t know.”
Another chimed in, “This couple fine ooo 
.”
Actress Michelle Dede commented, “Love it. You both make a beautiful couple,” prompting Beverly Osu to agree with, “Definitely 
.”
A playful fan joked, “She’s standing too close to my man 
,” while another cheekily warned, “@lillyafe come o! She is standing too close to your ‘Hoz-Beind’ Come and scratch her 
with 
.”
The rumors aren’t entirely new. Buzz around the pair intensified after they shared a passionate kiss on stage during the December 21, 2024 premiere of AY Makun’s movie The Waiter in Lagos — a moment that quickly went viral and fueled gossip of a budding romance.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Kemi Adetiba, To Kill a Monkey delves into the murky waters of ambition, betrayal, and survival in Lagos’ underbelly. The series boasts a star-studded cast including William Benson, Bimbo Akintola, Chidi Mokeme, and Bucci Franklin in what many are calling one of his strongest performances yet.
Whether their off-screen closeness is real or just great marketing, one thing is certain — Bucci and Sunshine have fans completely hooked.
