Nicki Minaj to speak at UN on Christian persecution in Nigeria

US rapper, Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj is set to speak at a United Nations, UN, event in New York this Tuesday to address jihadist violence against Christians in Nigeria.

The hip-hop star would be joined by the US ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, and President Donald Trump’s advisor Alex Bruesewit, who is the convener.

Time senior political correspondent, Eric Cortellessa, disclosed this via X late Sunday.

Confirming the report, the US envoy to the UN, Michael Waltz, described Nicki Minaj as “not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.”

He added, “I’m grateful she’s leveraging her massive platform to spotlight the atrocities against Christians in Nigeria.”

Reacting to ambassador Waltz’s post, Minaj said: “I am grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude. I do not take it for granted. It means more than you know.”

She emphasised that she would never stand down in the face of injustice, adding that the influence God has given her has a bigger purpose.

United States President Donald Trump recently alleged that there is an ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria and announced that he was designating the nation a “Country of Particular Concern” and called on members of Congress to take immediate action.

Nicki Minaj swiftly commended Trump for condemning the killings of Christians in Nigeria.

The Nigerian government denied claims of religious violence in the country, saying the insecurity in the country is not religiously motivated.

Despite the Nigerian government’s rebuttal, the US has remained keen on the issue.

The upcoming UN event with Nicki Minaj is America’s latest effort in addressing the alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria.