Renowned Kenyan-Canadian actress Lupita Nyong’o has officially announced the end of her relationship with TV host Selema Masekela. This comes less than a year after they publicly confirmed their relationship. In an Instagram post on Thursday night, Nyong’o opened up about the reason behind their breakup, citing “deception.”
In a heartfelt message shared with her followers, the 40-year-old actress expressed the deep pain she is currently experiencing due to the abrupt end of their love story. Her Instagram post read, in part: “It is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust. I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception.”
Lupita Nyong’o is celebrated for her remarkable performances in movies like “12 Years a Slave” and “Black Panther.” Her relationship with Selema Masekela had captured the public’s attention, and the news of their breakup is causing waves within the entertainment world.
The reason behind the “deception” mentioned in Nyong’o’s Instagram post was not detailed in the announcement. Nevertheless, the couple’s decision to part ways has evoked a mix of responses from fans and the media alike, who have been following their relationship with keen interest.