Oscar-winning Kenyan actress, Lupita Nyong'o, has confirmed the end of her relationship with South African boyfriend, Selema Masekela, citing deception as the reason behind their split. In an Instagram post, Nyong'o shared her personal truth, expressing that she no longer trusts her now-former partner after a one-year-long relationship.

While acknowledging the larger global issues at hand, Lupita Nyong'o decided to publicly distance herself from someone she can no longer trust, addressing the heartbreak she's currently experiencing due to a love that was unexpectedly extinguished by deception.

In her statement, Nyong'o also emphasized her decision to share her experience to offer support and encouragement to others going through similar heartbreaks. She acknowledged the pain and loss she's feeling and mentioned that she would learn from the wisdom that emerges from this difficult period.

Lupita Nyong'o highlighted the value of embracing pain and seeking the courage to face life as it unfolds. She also shared the hope that her experience could be useful to someone else going through a challenging time, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and addressing pain rather than trying to escape from it.