She categorically ruled out any possibility of reconciliation, stating that her love for the South African music legend’s son had been abruptly and profoundly extinguished by deceit.

Hugh Masekela’s Son Salema Breaks Lupita Nyong’o’s Heart: A Year of Love Crumbles Amidst Scandalous Cheating Allegations

Interestingly, news of their breakup coincided with pictures of Nyong’o alongside Joshua Jackson, leading to speculation and raised eyebrows.

Here is an excerpt from Nyong’o’s statement:

“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…

I currently find myself in a period of profound sorrow resulting from a love that was abruptly and profoundly extinguished by deceit. It is tempting to retreat into the shadows and await a return to the light when my strength is restored enough to proclaim, ‘My life is better without this.’

I share this with complete candor, in the hope that my experience might offer solace to others navigating the grip of heartbreak, individuals tempted to evade the pain and potentially miss the valuable wisdom it can bestow.

Past Relationships: Nyong’o’s Romantic History

The breakup between Lupita Nyong’o and Salema Masekela comes a year after they made their relationship public on Instagram. Notably, Masekela and Nyong’o had a significant age difference of 12 years.

Prior to her relationship with Masekela, Nyong’o dated Keinan Abdi Warsame, the rapper and poet known as K’naan. Their relationship began in September 2013 after they met in New York. Although they confirmed their romance in May 2014, they privately parted ways later that year after a year of dating.