NIcki Minaj to Address UN over Alleged Christian Genocide

By: Aremu Toyeebaht

American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is set to speak at a United Nations event in New York today, focusing on reported jihadist attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

Minaj will appear alongside US Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewitz, adviser to former US President Donald Trump and convener of the event.

The development was first reported on Sunday evening by Time magazine’s senior political correspondent Eric Cortellessa via his X handle.

Ambassador Waltz praised Minaj for using her global platform to highlight human rights concerns.

“She is not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice,” Waltz said. “We are grateful that she is bringing attention to atrocities against Christians in Nigeria.”

Responding to Waltz’s comments, Minaj expressed her appreciation for the opportunity, noting the responsibility her influence carries. “I will never stand down in the face of injustice,” she said.

The event follows former President Trump’s remarks on what he described as an ongoing “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, with the country slated to be designated a “Country of Particular Concern”. Trump also urged Congress to act swiftly, a stance Minaj publicly commended.

The UN gathering will provide a platform for discussions on global religious freedom and the protection of vulnerable communities, with Minaj using her voice to draw international attention to the crisis.