What Happened Between Lupita Nyong'o And Ex-Boyfriend, K'naan?

October 2024 · 4 minute read

Black Panther star Lupita Nyong'o is as famous for her acting as she is for her love life. She has been linked to several A-list Hollywood hunks over the years. Although there isn't a shred of proof to these rumors, people just can't stop speculating about who Lupita is dating. From Jared Leto and Michael Fassbender to Michael B Jordan, the 12 years a Slave star has denied some of the rumors while she's neither denied nor acknowledged others.

The Black Panther star has kept her private life out of the spotlight and the only confirmed relationship was that with Somali-born Canadian poet and musician, K'Naan. The pair reportedly dated for a year, neither party directly addressed the rumors but were spotted canoodling on several occasions. The reason for the split is unknown, but it was reported that Lupita initiated the breakup.

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Lupita And K'Naan Couldn't Keep Their Romance Hidden For Long

Lupita went from starring in an MTV series called Suga to becoming one of the highest-paid female MCU actresses. She has solidified her place in Hollywood and has built herself quite an impressive resume over the years. The 37-year-old talented beauty is often in the media both for her acting and her personal life.

Fans are often curious about the star's love life and that curiosity often breeds rumors. Lupita's only confirmed relationship was with Somali-born Canadian rapper K'naan who she dated for a year before calling it quits. The reason for the split is unknown, however its believed that Lupita initiated the break-up.

At the time, Hello Magazine reported, "The cat’s out of the bag for Lupita Nyong’o and Canadian rapper K’Naan, who have been ‘secretly dating’ for more than six months, according to new reports."

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Although Lupita keeps her private life out of the media, for the most part, her budding romance with the rapper made the airwaves after the two were spotted getting cozy together.

"Rumors of a romance began to swirl shortly after the 31-year-old actress won an Oscar for her role in 12 Years a Slave when the couple was spotted canoodling at parties and backstage during Lupita's press circuits."

Lupita and K'Naan reportedly bonded over their shared African heritage and humanitarian work.

"The couple reportedly met in New York City and began dating last September. They bonded over their common interests, including their shared African background (Lupita was raised in Kenya; K’Naan was born in Somalia)."

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She's Been Rumored To Have Dated Some Hollywood A-Listers

Lupita is an attractive woman whose love life fans can't seem to stay out off. The MCU star has been linked to several Hollywood stars over the years. From her 12 Years a Slave co-star Chiwetel Ejiofor to Jared Leto and her Black Panther co-star Michael B Jordan. Both Nyong'o and Jordan shot down the dating rumors to the disappointment of some fans.

Lupita and Jared became close during the 2014 award season when they were both nominated for the Supporting actor award for their respective roles in 12 Years a Slave and Dallas Buyers Club. The duo's chemistry was undeniable and Jared even joked about Lupita being his "future ex-wife"—a declaration which only fuelled the dating rumors further.

Lupita shot down the rumors and revealed that Jared was still on speed dial and that there was an intimacy between them that went beyond the dating rumors.

In an interview with PEOPLE, the actress revealed," Jared Leto, he’s still on speed dial, because we were on that [Oscar campaign] journey together and he’s so embracing of me. There was an intimacy that grew from that, that goes beyond the dating rumors, beyond all that."

The thespian is reportedly single at the moment, but this neither stopped fans from match-making her with Hollywood's most sought after bachelors nor speculating about her love life.

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