Ugandan-born model and influencer Ava Apio just landed the cover of Hello! Fashion UK for their February-March issue. She grew up in Uganda with warm memories of family, music, dance, and community. Even though she moved to London when she was a child, she says Uganda gave her strength, pride, and a deep sense of who she is.
In the world of modelling, Eva has faced real challenges. Some people told her she was “too short” or didn’t fit the usual mould. She fought through those doubts and learned to see her differences as her power. As she told the magazine, “There were moments when I felt boxed in or underestimated. But I learned that my uniqueness is my power.” Today, she works with big fashion names and shows young Africans that dreams can come true.
For Eva, the cover is more than fashion. She is open about her faith and how it keeps her grounded amid the fast world of modelling. She talks about her love for Jesus and how her belief gives her peace and strength every day. Her life is also about giving back. Through the Evapiofoundation, she helps young people in Uganda and across Africa, offering support, education, and hope for the future.
Eva’s story is one of resilience, faith, and pride in her roots. She never forgets where she came from. As she says, “No matter how far I go, I always remember where I come from and the people who shaped me.” That’s a message many young Ugandans can relate to and be inspired by
Full story HERE
Editor: @clarepenners
Words: @tanialeslau
Photographer: @ianhippo
Stylist: @harrietnicolsonstylist
Art Direction: @m_ol_ly
Videographer: @leanneperrinsfilms
Social Media Editor: @elizabeth_aminoff
Hair: @eajstylesdidthat
Makeup: @makeupbydexter using Beauté Louis Vuitton @louisvuitton
Movement Director: @kiishographer
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