Rapper Nicki Minaj to Address Christian Persecution at UN

New York, NY — Trinidadian rapper Nicki Minaj is set to speak at the United Nations headquarters on Tuesday about Christian persecution, following her recent support for former President Donald Trump‘s condemnation of the Nigerian government.

Minaj’s appearance comes amid claims of systematic attacks on Christians in Nigeria. The rapper has expressed gratitude for being entrusted with this opportunity, stating, “I do not take it for granted. It means more than you know.” She emphasized that her fanbase, known as the Barbz, “will never stand down in the face of injustice.”

US Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, praised Minaj, calling her “arguably the greatest female recording artist” and commending her for using her platform to shed light on serious issues. “I’m grateful she’s leveraging her massive platform to spotlight the atrocities against Christians,” Waltz added, expressing his eagerness to work alongside her.

Minaj’s collaboration with the White House follows her response to Trump’s comments about Nigeria on the social media platform X. Trump criticized Nigeria’s inability to protect Christians from violence, inciting discussions on whether to designate the country as a “country of particular concern” due to religious persecution.

Despite Trump’s strong remarks, critics note the complex nature of the violence in Nigeria, which includes conflicts that are not solely based on religion, but also involve ethnic and economic factors. Analysts have pointed out that many kidnappings of religious leaders may be driven more by financial gain than by a desire to target specific faith groups.

As the international community watches, Minaj’s speech will aim to highlight these pressing concerns, spotlighting the ongoing struggle for freedom of religion worldwide.