American rapper Nicki Minaj addressed a UN event in New York, condemning alleged genocide attacks on Christians in Nigeria and calling for urgent global action
Nicki Minaj Speaks at UN, Condemns Alleged Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria
American rap superstar Nicki Minaj on Tuesday delivered a powerful address at a United Nations event in New York, where she raised alarm over reports of alleged genocide and targeted attacks against Christians in Nigeria.
Minaj’s appearance had been announced earlier alongside that of U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, signaling the seriousness of the forum. The address was broadcast on the official YouTube channel of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.
Minaj said she was compelled to speak because the violence had reached “alarming levels.”
“In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes and killed. Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart, and entire communities live in fear constantly simply because of how they pray,”
she stated.
The rapper stressed that such violent persecution is not exclusive to Nigeria but part of a troubling global trend requiring coordinated international action.
“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.
Minaj added that advocating for Christians’ safety should never be seen as taking political or ethnic sides.
“Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides or dividing people. It is about uniting humanity.”
She also referenced her Nigerian fanbase: “Nigeria is a beautiful nation with deep faith traditions — and lots of beautiful Barbz that I can’t wait to see.”
Speaking about attacks on churches and other religious centers, Minaj condemned the desecration of sacred spaces.
“When one’s church, mosque, or place of worship is destroyed, everyone’s heart should break just a little bit.
And the foundation of the United Nations, with its core mandate to ensure peace and security, should shake.”
She praised peace activists, interfaith leaders, and human rights advocates working to protect vulnerable groups.
“I am inspired by their work to build interfaith ties… and to fight for security and liberty for all those who pray.”
Minaj’s remarks come just days after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of potential military intervention against Islamic terrorists in Nigeria if Christian killings persist.
Washington also recently designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern,” a classification the Nigerian government has publicly rejected.
The UN event was held against this backdrop of rising international scrutiny over Nigeria’s internal security challenges. Read More
