Ugandan-British model Eva Apio has denied claims that she was ever romantically involved with Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake, putting an end to months of speculation on social media.
The rumours reignited on Sunday after an X user shared a photo of the pair taken in Paris, where they had appeared in matching outfits. The user captioned the post, “Asake and his girlfriend, Eva Apio.”
The post quickly went viral, prompting reactions from fans who had long suspected the duo were an item.
However, Apio wasted no time shutting down the dating claims. In a swift and firm response to the viral post, the London-based model wrote, “I was never his girlfriend.”
The 24-year-old’s comment, though brief, reignited online debates, dividing social media users over the nature of her relationship with Asake. While some expressed surprise, others criticised the tendency to draw conclusions based on public appearances.
Dating rumours between the pair initially emerged in March 2025, when they were spotted together at the Paris Fashion Week dressed in matching Marine Serre outfits.
Their coordinated looks and seemingly close interactions fuelled talk of a possible romance.
Further fuelling speculation, Apio was seen using Asake’s songs —such as ‘Why Love’ — as background music in her Instagram videos, while many of her photos had also attracted likes and engagement from the singer.
Despite the mounting evidence fans believed pointed to a romantic connection, both parties remained silent—until now.
