Selema Masekela and Lupita Nyong’o have broken up, citing a lack of trust. Acclaimed actress Lupita Nyong’o spoke candidly about the breakdown of her relationship with Selema Masekela in a poignant statement released on Thursday. She opened her speech by expressing sympathy for people who are suffering all over the world before going into the specifics of their split.
She went on to express the agony she is currently going through, emphasizing that her love had been quickly and brutally shattered by lies. Nyong’o said, “At this moment, it is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly distance myself from someone I can no longer trust.” When her strength returned, Lupita considered withdrawing into darkness and coming out again, but she understood that the intensity of her suffering was a testimonial to her ability for love.
Lupita Nyong’o and Selema Masekela (Credits: Getty Images)
Lupita shared this news to maintain transparency with her social media followers, explaining, “And so, I am choosing to confront the pain, nurturing the courage to accept my life as it is, and trusting that this too shall pass.” She concluded her message by expressing her hope that it might offer solace to others going through heartbreak, encouraging them not to evade the pain but to embrace the wisdom it can bring.
Recent photographs of Lupita attending a Janelle Monáe concert in Los Angeles alongside Joshua Jackson and friends led to speculation among fans about her relationship status. While insiders with direct knowledge clarified that Lupita and Jackson were simply friends who attended the event as part of a group, it did not go unnoticed that Lupita had removed all traces of Masekela from her Instagram page, raising further questions about their breakup.
Lupita and Selema’s relationship dates back to 2016, and as of now, Selema Masekela has not publicly commented on their separation.
