Mon Nov 17 23:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Nicki Minaj to Address UN on Christian Persecution in Nigeria After Supporting Trump’s Condemnation
NEW YORK, NY – Rapper Nicki Minaj is slated to deliver a speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Tuesday, focusing on the issue of Christian persecution in Nigeria. The address comes on the heels of Minaj’s public support for former President Donald Trump’s criticism of the Nigerian government’s handling of attacks against Christians.
The collaboration between Minaj and the White House was brokered by Alex Bruesewitz, an advisor to Donald Trump, and confirmed by U.S. Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz. Waltz lauded Minaj as “a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice” and expressed gratitude for her using her platform to highlight the alleged atrocities.
Minaj acknowledged the gravity of the opportunity, stating, “The Barbz & I will never stand down in the face of injustice. We’ve been given our influence by God. There must be a bigger purpose.”
This initiative follows Trump’s recent condemnation of Nigeria’s government on Truth Social, accusing them of failing to prevent attacks on Christians. His comments were prompted by pressure from conservative Christian groups urging the U.S. to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” regarding religious freedom. Notably, Trump’s statements omitted any mention of violence against Muslims, who have also been targeted by extremist groups such as Boko Haram.
Minaj publicly supported Trump’s stance, expressing gratitude for his attention to the issue. However, Trump has also threatened military intervention in Nigeria, a statement met with swift condemnation from Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to religious liberty under its constitution.
While Nigeria is officially secular and religiously diverse, with a near equal split between Muslim and Christian populations, analysts caution that the violence in the region is fueled by a complex web of factors beyond religious persecution, including ethnic rivalries, land disputes, and criminal opportunism. The rise in kidnappings of Christian leaders, for example, is often attributed to their perceived wealth and ability to generate ransom money, rather than solely religious discrimination.
Minaj’s upcoming address is expected to further amplify the debate surrounding religious freedom in Nigeria and the potential role of the international community. The speech will be closely watched by religious groups, political observers, and the Nigerian government.
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