Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong’o has opened up on her Instagram account about her heartbreak following her recent breakup with US-based TV host Selema Masekela. Although she didn’t explicitly mention names, Nyong’o revealed her pain, which resulted from a love that ended in deception, shattering her trust. The actress has received overwhelming support from her fans since disclosing her breakup.
On Thursday, Nyong’o took to Instagram Stories to express her emotions. She revealed that she is in a season of heartbreak due to love that was suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception. She admitted her temptation to hide in the shadows and return to the light only when she had regained her strength to say, “Whatever, my life is better this way.” However, she emphasized that the magnitude of her pain is equal to the measure of her capacity for love. She has chosen to face the pain, cultivate the courage to accept her life as it is, and trust that this too shall pass. Nyong’o shared her experience with the hope that it might be useful to someone else experiencing heartbreak and considering avoiding the pain, thereby missing out on the wisdom that comes from it. She used the hashtag #Breakup to highlight her message.
Fans were surprised by the news, as the couple had appeared happy together, with Masekela previously expressing his admiration for Nyong’o. Various individuals, including Marlon Wayans and filmmaker Ava DuVernay, offered words of support and encouragement to Nyong’o during this difficult time. Masekela has remained silent and disabled comments on his Instagram account.
Lupita Nyong’o and Selema Masekela publicly shared their relationship in December and received warm wishes from fans. However, Nyong’o has since deleted the posts related to their relationship.
Nyong’o, known for her roles in films such as “Us” and “Black Panther,” made history in 2014 by becoming the first Kenyan to win an Oscar. While Nyong’o’s fans have been supportive, there have been few comments supporting Masekela, who has chosen to remain silent amidst the situation.
Source: Pinkvilla