Actors Bucci Franklin and Sunshine Rosman have set tongues wagging with a stylish photo shared on Instagram, reigniting conversations around their chemistry in the Kemi Adetiba series To Kill a Monkey.
The photo, posted on Thursday in a collaboration between the duo and stylist Kashope, shows Bucci in a double-breasted black suit with beaded detailing, while Sunshine stuns in a wine-coloured dress, her hair packed in a sleek low ponytail and deep berry lipstick to match.
Fans immediately linked the look to their characters in To Kill a Monkey, which premiered on Netflix on July 18.
Bucci plays Oboz, a ruthless streetwise hustler, while Sunshine plays Amanda Sparkles, a seductive and mysterious woman entangled in a criminal underworld.
The latest photo sparked reactions online.
One fan wrote, “Umm, that her man in real life 😍😂 in case y’all don’t know.”
Another said, “This couple fine ooo 😍😍😍❤️.”
Actress Michelle Dede commented, “Love it. You both make a beautiful couple,” to which Beverly Osu responded, “Definitely 💯😍.”
One fan asked, “Are they a couple in real life?”
Another joked, “She’s standing too close to my man 😭.”A cheeky commenter wrote, “@lillyafe come o! She is standing too close to your ‘Hoz-Beind’ 😂 Come and scratch her 👀 with 🔥🔥.”
Their on-screen dynamic has been one of the most talked-about aspects of the series, with many viewers praising the actors’ performances and chemistry.
The buzz around the duo had grown after they shared a kiss on stage at the premiere of The Waiter.
The incident happened on December 21, 2024, during the grand premiere of AY’s film in Lagos. Videos circulating online showed the two actors l kissing, fuelling rumours of a possible romantic relationship.
To Kill a Monkey, directed by Kemi Adetiba, explores the dark side of ambition, power and betrayal in Lagos.
The Netflix Nigeria original also stars William Benson, Bimbo Akintola, Chidi Mokeme and Bucci Franklin in one of his most compelling roles to date.
The show has been praised for its gripping storyline, strong performances and high production value.
