Nicki Minaj Set to Speak at UN Event on Jihadist Violence Against Christians in Nigeria
Nicki Minaj Headlines UN Event in New York
US rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is set to speak at a United Nations event in New York this Tuesday, where she will address concerns about jihadist violence against Christians in Nigeria.
She will be joined by the US ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewit, an advisor to President Donald Trump and the convener of the event.
The development was first revealed late Sunday by Time senior political correspondent Eric Cortellessa, who announced it via X.
US Officials Praise Nicki Minaj for Taking a Stand
Confirming the report, US envoy Michael Waltz described Nicki Minaj as “arguably the greatest female recording artist” and praised her for being “a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.”
Waltz added,
“I’m grateful she’s leveraging her massive platform to spotlight the atrocities against Christians in Nigeria.”
In response, Minaj expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying she did not take the responsibility lightly.
She emphasized that she would never remain silent in the face of injustice and believes that the influence God has given her serves a greater purpose.
Trump’s Comments Intensify Global Attention
The event follows renewed global scrutiny after United States President Donald Trump alleged that Christians in Nigeria are facing genocide. He recently announced plans to designate Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” urging Congress to take immediate action.
Nicki Minaj publicly commended Trump for speaking out about the killings.
Nigeria Rejects Claims of Religious Persecution
The Nigerian government has repeatedly denied allegations of religion-based violence, insisting that insecurity in the country is driven by criminality, banditry, and terrorism, not religious motives.
Despite the government’s position, the US continues to press the issue, with the upcoming UN event seen as Washington’s latest effort to spotlight alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria.
