“I Manifested Oboz”: Bucci Franklin on His Biggest Role Yet, Self-Doubt, and the Stories He’s Hungry to Tell.

2013. That was the first time Bucci Franklin came into my consciousness — AY’s Crib. He played KC, the goofy, charming one with the short dreads and the baby face. The pecs weren’t pec’ing yet, and you could tell he was still climbing. But there was a spark — that thing that
      made you say, “This guy go blow.”
      Fast forward to 2025, and Bucci’s name is everywhere. His performance as Oboz in the Netflix series To Kill a Monkey has solidified what many of us have always known: this guy is not just one to watch — he’s one to remember. I sat with Bucci to talk about the moment, the manifestation, the madness, and the man beneath the muscle.
      Interview by Ayo Lawal

Bucci, you’re the man of the moment — everyone’s talking about To Kill a Monkey. What’s this moment feeling like for you?

Ayo, I feel very good. Very, very blessed. I’m thankful to God — and to everyone, honestly. Because it’s one thing to give a solid performance and another thing entirely for the world to actually “receive” it. And not just receive it, but acknowledge it in all its glory.
That part has been humbling. But I’m also aware that it’s a very sensitive period for me. Whatever I do next — or don’t do — matters. This kind of moment can either open the next chapter or close a door if you’re not intentional. So while I’m grateful, I’m also grounded. I know the work continues.