Ugandan-born, London-based model Eva Apio has come out to deny rumors that she was being chewed by Nigerian singer Asake—but her denial has done little to silence the gossip.
The speculation began after a photo of the two holding hands surfaced online, sparking dating rumors that intensified when the pair was spotted together in Paris during a high-profile fashion event in March. Their coordinated brown leather outfits in a now-viral video only added more fire to the rumor mill.
Despite her public denial, netizens have been digging deep. Many fans shared screenshots of Asake commenting affectionately on Eva’s Instagram posts, arguing that their chemistry seemed too real to be just friendly.
Who is Eva Apio?
Born July 1, 2000, in Uganda, Eva Apio is not just a pretty face—she’s a rising model, DJ, and the founder of The Eva Apio Foundation, a charity that empowers young girls. Fashion clearly runs in her blood; her mother, Eva Mbabazi, was also a successful model who worked with Viva Model Management in Berlin.
Eva started modeling at just 13 years old, took a brief break, and returned to the runway at 16. She’s since made a name for herself on both the fashion and entertainment scenes in the UK.
Asake’s Meteoric Rise
Asake, born Ahmed Ololade on January 13, 1995, has taken the Nigerian music scene by storm. With hit tracks and a signature blend of Afrobeats and street-pop, he burst onto the global stage with his debut album “Mr. Money With the Vibe” in 2022. The album broke streaming records, debuting at #66 on the Billboard 200, the highest-charting Nigerian debut album at the time.
While Eva says there’s nothing romantic between them, fans remain skeptical. After all, Paris, matching outfits, and cozy hand-holding? That’s not exactly giving “just friends” vibes.
