Lupita Nyong’o has publicly confirmed her breakup with Selema Masekela, ending the couple’s roughly one-year relationship.
Lupita Nyong’o announces breakup with Selema Masekela
The Oscar-winning actress took to Instagram on Thursday, 19 October 2023, to share the news of her split from Selema Masekela, the son of the late South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela.
Although Lupita did not mention Selema by name, she expressed a deep sense of heartbreak due to a betrayal that she described as “suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception.”
Lupita, known for her roles in critically acclaimed films like Black Panther and Us, shared her thoughts on why she chose to go public with her breakup despite the emotional turmoil.
She mentioned the temptation to stay away from the public eye until she regained her strength but decided against it.
She believes facing the pain head-on and sharing her experience might provide solace to others going through similar heartbreaks.
“I am choosing to face the pain, cultivating the courage to meet my life exactly as it is, and trusting that this too shall pass. The promise, they say, is that a tender heart is what gives birth to fearlessness. I hope it’s true…
“I share this to keep it, and hoping that the knowledge of my experience might be useful to someone else out there experiencing the grip of heartbreak who is poised to try and escape from the pain and miss out on the wisdom that comes from it,” Nyong’o wrote.
Out with Selema and in with Joshua Jackson?
This revelation comes amidst speculation surrounding Lupita’s recent acquaintance with Joshua Jackson, who is also navigating through a breakup with his soon-to-be ex-wife, Jodie Turner-Smith.
However, sources clarified that the interaction between Lupita and Joshua was purely platonic, dismissing rumours of a budding romantic relationship.
The connection between Lupita and Selena wasn’t a fleeting one. Selema, a TV host, and designer had previously admitted to having a crush on Lupita back in 2016, which indicates a long-standing admiration before their relationship commenced.