Selema Masekela (born August 28, 1971) is an American television host, sports commentator, actor and singer. he is also popularly known as Sal Masekela, He has hosted shows such as Ballbreakers, as well as The Daily 10 on the E! network. He has also appeared on several shows on the Game Show Network.
Selema Masekela Age
Selema Masekela was born on the 28th month of august, 1971. he is 51 years old, he was born in Los Angeles, the son of a Haitian mother and South African jazz musician- Hugh Masekela, He was raised in Staten Island, New York.
Selema Masekela Career
Selema Masekela works as a sports analyst and TV personality. In 1992, he started his work there as a Transworld Publications intern. The Los Angeles native’s big break came more than ten years later, when he covered the NBA’s 2003–2004 season for ESPN as a sideline reporter.
He then got a job as a cohost on the E! network’s Daily 10 where he stayed up to the show’s cancellation in 2010. In that year, ESPN hired the former inhabitant of Staten Island to work as a journalist for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Sal worked as a reporter for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics four years later.
Since his father, South African jazz musician Hugh Masekela, reared him, Sal is a talented musician in addition to covering sports for TV and radio. Alekesam, Sal’s band, has put out several popular songs, some of which were heard on popular TV programs like Entourage and House of Lies.
Selema Masekela also works as an actor since he feels at ease in front of the camera. His cameos in Sneakerheads, Point Break, and Liza on Demand are included among his IMDb credits. He has executive produced a number of projects in addition to being an actor, including the Vice World of Sports series and Sorry to Keep You Waiting.
He is an expert in show business and a successful businessman. He helped start the South African surf shop Mami Wata, which makes and sells surfboards, clothing, and accessories.
Selema Masekela Net Worth 2023
Selema Masekela has a net worth estimate of about $2 million according to celebrity net worth.
Selema Masekela Girlfriend
Selema “Sal” Masekela is in a romantic relationship with Lupita Nyongo, they made their official Instagram debut as a couple in December 2022. And fans couldn’t help but gush over the couple’s sweet bond.
Lupita and Sal have seemingly been enjoying a low-profile relationship. The Us leading lady publicly confirmed their romance in December 2022 via Instagram by sharing an adorable montage video of them snapping while dressed in various outfits.
“We just click! @selema #thisismylove #nuffsaid,” Lupita captioned her post.
However, Selema previously tweeted about the Broadway alum in April 2016, suggesting that the two met on a plane.
“Hypothetically speaking of course … let’s say you’re seated behind Lupita Nyong’o on an airplane, what would be your opening line?” Sal wrote at the time.
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