Oscar-award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is single after announcing her split with her South African boyfriend Selema Masekela to mark the end of her one year relationship.
The celebrity couple has been public about their relationship and has been sharing their good moments on social media. Through a lengthy post on Instagram, the Hollywood star cited deception as one of the reasons for their split. Lupita Nyong’o’s relationship with Masekela featured prominently on social media. claimed she could no longer trust her partner and stated that she had to go public on her relationship status. The trouble that has hit Lupita Nyong’o’s paradise puts an end to one of the celebrity relationships that has been thriving on and off social media for the last year.
What Lupita said about her breakup
In a statement, the actress stated that the breakup had caused her hurt. “At this moment, it is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust,” read her post in part. The “Black Panther” actress added: “I am tempted to run into the shadows and hide, only to return to the light when I have regained my strength enough for me to say, ‘Whatever, my life is better this way.’”
Lupita Nyong’o’s social media post confirming her breakup from her boyfriend confirming she’s single/Courtesy of Lupita Nyong’o Facebook post.
It was a relationship that was secret for several months as they kept fans guessing. Lupita Nyong’o’s relationship with the television star was first made public in December of last year. According to BET, the newest couple in town announced their relationship in a heartwarming Instagram video, leaving their fans in awe. However, fate had other plans. The hopes of her fans to see them walk down the aisle as a married couple has come crumbling down.
This is happening as their fans were waiting with bated breath to have a glimpse of their one-year anniversary. Following the news, fans thronged her social media pages to share messages of support. The Black Panther actress is always secretive about her personal life. However, she finally decided to allow her fans to have a glimpse tp her personal life.
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Who is Lupita Nyong’o’s ex-boyfriend Selema Masekela?
Lupita Nyong’o is single but what do we know about her ex-boyfriend Selema Masekela? Just like Lupita, Masekela also has roots in Africa and is also a feature on television screens. We provide you with quick facts about the man who lit the flames of love and changed Lupita Nyong’o’s relationship status that had been a close-guarded secret for several years.
Selema Masekela has African roots
Although he was born in Los Angeles in 1971, Selema has African roots. His father was a South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela, one of the famous jazz singers from the continent. According to his biography, Masekela spent his childhood years growing up in Southern California in the USA. His mother is a Haitian national.
Selema Masekela is multi-talented
Just like his father, Masekela is a musician and a producer. He is a member of the “Alekesam” band that plays various hits in the US. The group produces songs that are featured in some TV shows.
He comes from a family of musicians and appears to have adopted his father’s traits. On the flip side, Masekela is also a celebrated commentator and made his Olympic broadcasting debut in 2014 during the Winter Olympics in Sochi.