After Akothee, Lupita Nyong'o Opens Up About Heartbreak Following Breakup with Her Boyfriend

 

In a candid and heartfelt statement, acclaimed actress Lupita Nyong'o revealed that her relationship with TV host Selema Masekela has come to an end. Nyong'o shared her pain, describing the heartbreak as a result of a love that was "suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception."

Removing all traces of their relationship from her Instagram feed, including a touching post from August where she celebrated Masekela's birthday, Nyong'o acknowledged the depth of her suffering while expressing her trust that this difficult time will eventually pass.

She expressed her feelings, saying, "There are much more important things going on in the world right now, and my thoughts are with those who are deeply suffering. At this moment, it is necessary for me to share a personal truth and publicly dissociate myself from someone I can no longer trust."

Nyong'o shared her struggle with heartbreak, revealing, "I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception. 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.’"

Despite her pain, Nyong'o chose to confront her emotions head-on, explaining, "But I am reminded that the magnitude of the pain I am feeling is equal to the measure of my capacity for love. And so, 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 100, 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's honesty and vulnerability serve as a testament to her strength and resilience during this challenging time, inspiring others who may be facing similar struggles.