Nicki Minaj urges the UN to take immediate action to defend Nigeria’s persecuted Christians
Nicki Minaj informs the UN that there is an increase in violence against Nigerian Christians and calls for immediate international action to defend religious freedom and protect endangered communities.
At a United Nations event on Tuesday, Nicki Minaj made a heartfelt plea to world leaders to act quickly to safeguard Christians in Nigeria who are the targets of horrific violence.
It was “an honor to stand on this stage… to shine a spotlight on the deadly threat faced by thousands of Christians in Nigeria,” the rapper said, thanking Ambassador Waltz for the invitation.
“I would like to thank President Trump for prioritizing this issue and for his leadership on the global stage and calling for urgent action to defend Christians in Nigeria, to combat extremism, and to bring a stop to violence against those who simply want to exercise their natural right to freedom of religion or belief,” she added. She also thanked US President Donald Trump for his action.
“No group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion like I recently stated on social media,” Minaj said, praising the freedom of religion in the US while speaking “as a proud New Yorker.” Furthermore, respect for one another does not require that we hold the same opinions.
“We’re way beyond thinking or expecting or assuming for… the person sitting next to you to have the exact same beliefs,” she said, emphasizing that religious differences should never endanger someone’s safety. We’ve moved past that. That is absurd.
“Religious freedom means we all can sing our faith regardless of who we are, where we live, and what we believe,” Minaj added, citing her international career as evidence of how music unites people of all cultures and beliefs.
“Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes, and killed,” she said, turning to Nigeria. Because of the way they pray, she claimed, “churches have been burned, families have been split apart, and entire communities live in constant fear.”
“Sadly, this problem is not only a growing problem in Nigeria, but also in so many other countries across the world, and it demands urgent action,” she said, highlighting how the crisis reflects a larger global pattern.
Minaj emphasized that supporting Christian communities in Nigeria shouldn’t be interpreted as a political divisive issue. “Taking sides or creating divisions is not the goal of protecting Christians in Nigeria. Nigeria is “a beautiful nation with deep faith traditions and lots of beautiful bars that I can’t wait to see,” she added, adding that it is about bringing mankind together.
“When one’s church, mosque, or place of worship is destroyed, everyone’s heart should break just a little bit,” she said, adding that attacks on any site of worship should worry everyone on the planet. And the United Nations’ foundation ought to tremble.
Those “who saw violence, saw rising intolerance, saw the threats clearly before us, and chose not to look the other way” are the ones that inspired Minaj, who praised the peacebuilders and religious leaders who attended the UN gathering.
She stated that she wished for everyone to “enjoy the right to believe, to worship, and to live in peace” and expressed optimism that the talks would promote fresh collaboration.
She also wrote, “Barbs, I know you’re somewhere listening,” in a plea to her fan following. I adore you so much. For so long, you have been the brightest light in both my life and career.
Minaj reiterated her lifelong dedication to standing up for those who are persecuted, saying, “This isn’t about taking sides.” This is about confronting injustice head-on. I shall be concerned for the rest of my life if someone is being persecuted for their beliefs somewhere.
