Nicki Minaj Raises Awareness for Persecuted Christians in Nigeria

Fri Dec 05 2025 06:42:24 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

At a recent UN event, Nicki Minaj highlighted the plight of Christians in Nigeria, echoing concerns about religious persecution amidst escalating violence.

In a statement made at a UN event, Nicki Minaj expressed her support for Christians in Nigeria who are reportedly facing violence and persecution. Her remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the country's religious tensions and crises. Minaj called for unity and action against injustice, emphasizing the need for humanity to come together to address these issues.

Nicki Minaj - the US-based, multi-million-selling Trinidadian rapper - has publicly backed President Donald Trump's allegations that Christians face persecution in Nigeria.

In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, Minaj said on Tuesday at a UN event organised by the US, adding that Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart … simply because of how they pray.

This follows recent threats by Trump to send troops into Nigeria guns a-blazing if its government continues to allow the killing of Christians.

However, the Nigerian presidency has stated that the widespread violence affecting the nation impacts everyone, regardless of background or belief.

Minaj asserted that her advocacy for Christians in Nigeria is not about division but about uniting humanity. This is about standing up in the face of injustice. It's about what I've always stood for, she said alongside the US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz.

The 42-year-old rapper praised Trump for prioritizing this issue and acknowledged the strength of her followers, known as the Barbz, in facing injustices.

Waltz commended Minaj for using her platform to draw attention to the situation in Nigeria, where Islamist militants have been accused of targeting Christians, although some data on the matter remains unverified.

Minaj's intervention marks a high-profile political stance for the artist, who has previously faced scrutiny over her comments regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and her personal immigration status.