American rapper Nicki Minaj has reiterated her claim that Christians in Nigeria are being targeted, attacked, and killed by Islamic extremists. She made the remarks on Tuesday while delivering a speech at the United Nations in New York, an event aimed at drawing global attention to alleged faith-based violence in the country.
The appearance was first announced on Monday by U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, who said Minaj would use her platform to highlight the “massacre of Christians” in Nigeria.
During her address, Minaj thanked former U.S. President Donald Trump for what she described as his commitment to confronting religious persecution.
“I would like to thank Donald Trump for prioritizing this issue and his leadership on a global stage, and calling for urgent actions to protect Christians in Nigeria,” she said. “No group should be persecuted for practicing their religion.”
The rapper alleged that Christian communities in Nigeria are facing systematic violence.
“In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes and killed. Churches have been burnt, families torn apart, and communities have been living in fear constantly,” she said.
Minaj stressed that raising concerns about targeted killings should not be interpreted as divisive.
“I want to be clear: protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides or dividing people; it is about uniting humanity. Nigeria is a beautiful nation,” she added.
She also called on the UN to uphold its founding principles regarding global peace, security, and religious freedom.
“When one’s church, mosque, or place of worship is destroyed, everyone’s heart breaks. The foundation of the United Nations, with the core mandate to ensure peace and security should shake,” Minaj said.
The rapper noted that she was joined at the event by peace advocates, religious leaders, and individuals who have witnessed violence firsthand and “chose not to look the other way.”
Minaj’s comments come amid increasing international attention on insecurity in Nigeria, as well as public disagreements between U.S. officials and the Nigerian government over whether the violence is primarily religious or driven by other factors such as banditry, economic instability, and territorial disputes.
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