Nicki Minaj - the US-based, multi-million-selling Trinidadian rapper - has publicly backed President Donald Trump's allegations that Christians face persecution in Nigeria. In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, Minaj said on Tuesday at a UN event organised by the US, adding that Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart … simply because of how they pray. This follows recent threats by Trump to send troops into Nigeria guns a-blazing if its government continues to allow the killing of Christians. However, the Nigerian presidency asserts that the violence in the country impacts citizens of all backgrounds.
Minaj, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, emphasized that her support for Christians should not be viewed as divisive but as an appeal to unite humanity against injustice. She expressed gratitude to Trump for prioritizing the issue during her speech alongside the US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz. The rapper noted the beauty of Nigeria and acknowledged her fans there, referring to them as the beautiful Barbz.
In what has become a contentious debate, right-wing political figures in the US have claimed that Islamic militants are targeting Christians in Nigeria. Yet, data supporting this claim is often ambiguous, with experts suggesting that many violent conflicts are driven by resource disputes rather than purely religious motivations.
While acknowledging the ongoing violence, the Nigerian government emphasizes that such turmoil affects Muslims, Christians, and others alike. Minaj's intervention at the UN marks a significant pivot in her public persona towards advocacy, further drawing attention to a complex issue that demands careful consideration and dialogue.
Minaj, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, emphasized that her support for Christians should not be viewed as divisive but as an appeal to unite humanity against injustice. She expressed gratitude to Trump for prioritizing the issue during her speech alongside the US ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz. The rapper noted the beauty of Nigeria and acknowledged her fans there, referring to them as the beautiful Barbz.
In what has become a contentious debate, right-wing political figures in the US have claimed that Islamic militants are targeting Christians in Nigeria. Yet, data supporting this claim is often ambiguous, with experts suggesting that many violent conflicts are driven by resource disputes rather than purely religious motivations.
While acknowledging the ongoing violence, the Nigerian government emphasizes that such turmoil affects Muslims, Christians, and others alike. Minaj's intervention at the UN marks a significant pivot in her public persona towards advocacy, further drawing attention to a complex issue that demands careful consideration and dialogue.
