Eric Akoa, professionally known as Eric Fit, is a Cameroonian-born model, entrepreneur, and fitness influencer who has built a remarkable career shaped by discipline, anchored in faith, and fueled by unstoppable determination.
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Eric has risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most recognizable African faces in the Middle East’s fashion and fitness world, a name that now stands for vision, resilience, and possibility.
His story began in 2017 when he landed in the UAE with little more than grit and a dream. He took a job waiting tables, but his mindset was never small. Every shift, every hour on his feet, was a silent investment into something greater. There were no shortcuts, no guarantees, just a quiet fire inside him that refused to settle.
Eric began building from the ground up, using fitness as both his outlet and his foundation. He transformed his body, his habits, and his voice, and he brought the world along for the journey.
What started as personal discipline turned into powerful storytelling. Eric didn’t just share gym routines or photos, he shared mindset, honesty, and the hustle behind the scenes. His authenticity spoke louder than any filter, and soon, the world was watching.
Brand after brand took notice. From Gucci to Prada, Adidas to Emirates Airlines, and ADNOC, Eric Fit became the face of excellence, not just because of his look, but because of the work behind it.
In 2023, he made history, becoming the first African to be recognized as the highest-paid model and actor in the Middle East. It was more than a personal win, it was a door kicked open for others to follow through.
His rise wasn’t just about status, it was about showing what’s possible when a young man believes in himself and puts faith to work.
Eric’s journey has been featured on platforms like Gulf Today, MarketWatch, and MMG Talent, with each story capturing the transformation of a man who started with nothing but vision and built everything through purpose.
His social media platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok, continue to be sources of daily inspiration for people across continents, reminding them that their past doesn’t define their future.
Beyond the camera and spotlight, Eric Fit is building something deeper. As an entrepreneur, he is creating ventures rooted in fitness and fashion, designed to empower others to live with intention.
His life, his brand, and his message are all woven together with one unshakable truth: “GOD IS GREAT.” Not just words, but the heartbeat behind every step.
Today, Eric Fit is more than a model. He is a voice of perseverance, a symbol of transformation, and a walking reminder that purpose and hard work can rewrite any story.
From Cameroon to Dubai, from waiting tables to headlining global campaigns, he is living proof that when focus meets faith, greatness is inevitable.