Lupita Nyong’o narrates struggles after breaking up with Selema Masekela

Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is bravely sharing her journey of heartbreak following the end of her relationship with Selema Masekela.

During her Porter interview, the award-winning thespian explained why she wanted to publicly announce their break up and she admitted she didn't know what the reaction would be. 

“I was living in a lot of pain and heartbreak. I looked at the environment of my social media and thought I don’t want to be a part of this illusion that everything is always coming up roses. Surely there is a lesson for me to learn in this, and I just want to be real about it," Nyong'o candidly shared.

Nyong’o further explained her rationale behind sharing her relationship status with the public.

“It was because I felt sure about it, That was very, very sage of me. I’m going back to those days, by the way,” she stated.

Despite the pain of her recent breakup, the Kenyan-Mexican actress remains optimistic about the future and the possibility of finding love again. 

The renowned thespian confirmed that she has found love with her new partner Joshua but insisted that she will be going back to old ways keeping her love life private after being burned in the past.  

“Our purpose in life is to love, And so you have to get back in it,” Lupita affirmed.

Nyong’o and Selema Masekela, a TV host and sports commentator, went public with their relationship on Instagram in December 2022, though the timeline of their romance remains undisclosed.

In a heartfelt statement shared on Instagram on October, 2023, Nyong’o candidly addressed her breakup, acknowledging the pain she was experiencing but expressing her determination to face it head-on.