Eva Apio Dismisses Dating Rumors with Asake
Ugandan-British model Eva Apio has publicly denied claims that she was romantically involved with Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, putting an end to months of speculation.
The rumors resurfaced after an X user shared a photo of the pair taken in Paris, where they appeared in matching outfits. The post, captioned “Asake and his girlfriend, Eva Apio,” quickly gained traction online, prompting reactions from fans who had long suspected a relationship between the two.
Apio wasted no time addressing the speculation, responding to the viral post with a firm statement: “I was never his girlfriend.” Her comment reignited online debates, with social media users divided over the nature of her relationship with Asake.
Dating rumors between the pair initially emerged in March 2025, when they were spotted together at Paris Fashion Week dressed in coordinated Marine Serre outfits. Apio was also seen using Asake’s songs in her Instagram videos, further fueling speculation. However, despite the mounting evidence fans believed pointed to a romantic connection, both parties remained silent—until now.
This is not the first time Apio has been at the center of dating rumors involving high-profile figures. She previously dated actor Michael Rainey Jr. and American footballer Owen Otasowie. In 2020, she was also linked to Nigerian singer Davido, though she later clarified that she only dated his associate, Tycoone.
Asake, on the other hand, has kept his love life largely private. He was previously linked to American socialite Madame Mystiquee and model India Love, though both relationships were later clarified as professional collaborations.
With Apio’s recent denial, it appears the narrative around the pair may finally be put to rest—at least for now.
Earlier About Eva Apio and Asake
Eva Apio and Asake were first linked in March 2025 when they were spotted together at Paris Fashion Week, dressed in matching Marine Serre outfits. Their coordinated looks and seemingly close interactions fueled speculation about a possible romance.
Further fueling the rumors, Apio was seen using Asake’s songs as background music in her Instagram videos, while many of her photos attracted likes and engagement from the singer.
Despite the growing speculation, neither Apio nor Asake publicly addressed the rumors until Apio recently denied ever being in a relationship with him. Responding to a viral post that referred to her as Asake’s girlfriend, she firmly stated, “I was never his girlfriend.”
Apio has previously been linked to several high-profile figures, including actor Michael Rainey Jr. and American footballer Owen Otasowie. In 2020, she was also rumored to be involved with Nigerian singer Davido, though she later clarified that she only dated his associate, Tycoone.
Previous Relationships
Eva Apio has been linked to several high-profile figures in the past. She previously dated actor Michael Rainey Jr. from 2019 to 2020 and was in a relationship with American footballer Owen Otasowie between 2020 and 2021.
In 2020, she was rumored to be involved with Nigerian singer Davido, but she later clarified that she only dated his associate, Tycoone.
Asake, on the other hand, has kept his personal life relatively private. He was reportedly linked to American socialite Madame Mystiquee in 2024 and was rumored to have a connection with model India Love in early 2025, though she later stated their interaction was strictly professional.