In her breakup announcement, Lupita Nyong’o emphasized her need to disassociate herself from someone she could no longer trust, attributing the demise of their love to deception.
Lupita Nyong’o, the celebrated Kenyan Hollywood actress, received an outpouring of support from her dedicated fanbase after she candidly revealed her breakup with US-based TV host Selema Masekela.
Taking to Instagram, Nyong’o shared her personal truth, expressing her heartbreak due to a love shattered by deception. While she didn’t name anyone in her post, Masekela remained silent and turned off comments on his Instagram.
Nyong’o, known for her A-list status and historic Oscar win in 2014 as the first Kenyan to achieve this honor, had made her relationship with Masekela public just last December. Fans initially celebrated their union, with both stars openly expressing their affection for each other.
In her breakup announcement, Lupita Nyong’o emphasized her need to disassociate herself from someone she could no longer trust, attributing the demise of their love to deception. The news of their split surprised many fans who had viewed their relationship as heartwarming, given Masekela’s previous public inquiries about how to initiate a conversation with Nyong’o.
Lupita’s fans, along with some of her celebrity friends, flooded her post with supportive comments, acknowledging her bravery for openly sharing this private and sensitive matter with the world. Oscar-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay was among those offering words of encouragement and sisterhood.
Nyong’o’s intention in sharing her experience was to provide solace and wisdom to others going through the turmoil of heartbreak. In contrast, there were notably fewer comments in support of Masekela in this situation.