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Yaya Alafia Splits From Husband of Two Years

The actress and Joshua Bee Alafia share a son.

Yaya Alafia has split from her husband of two years, Joshua Bee Alafia, her rep confirms to Us Weekly
The America's Next Top Model alum, who next stars as Whitney Houston in the upcoming Angela Bassett-directed biopic Whitney, married the filmmaker in June 2012. 
The actress gave birth to the couple's son Sankara in September 2013. The couple, who exchanged vows in an outdoor wedding in Pennsylvania, have yet to comment on their breakup. No reason has been given for the split. 
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