Popular American rapper Nicki Minaj will speak at an upcoming United Nations conference to highlight the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. This invitation came following her vocal support for the cause, notably commending former U.S. President Donald Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" due to what has been described as a "Christian genocide" in the West African nation.
The U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, revealed that Minaj will meet with experts and use her platform to raise global awareness about the increasing violence and discrimination Christianity faces in Nigeria and other parts of the world. Waltz has praised Minaj for her advocacy and invited her to discuss in-depth the efforts being made by the current administration to protect religious freedoms worldwide.
Minaj has been actively engaged on social media, expressing gratitude for religious freedoms in the U.S. and urging followers to pray for persecuted Christians globally. Her unique connection to Nigeria, including collaborations in her music and her fluency in Nigerian pidgin English, has bolstered her influence within Nigerian and international communities.
This event at the UN fits into broader concerns about rising religious violence, adding celebrity voice to efforts advocating for protection of persecuted communities in Nigeria and beyond.