Nicki Minaj Raises Voice at UN Over Persecution of Christians in Nigeria

American rapper, Nicki Minaj is set to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she is expected to draw global attention to what she describes as growing attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

The artiste, known legally as Onika Maraj-Petty, will appear alongside U.S. officials who have repeatedly raised concerns about faith-based violence in the country.

Nicki Minaj is joining U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewitz, a key adviser to President Donald Trump.

The event is being framed as a platform to spotlight alleged jihadist violence targeting Christian communities.

The development came to light after a senior political correspondent in the U.S. disclosed the planned meeting on social media.

Ambassador Waltz later confirmed it and praised Minaj for what he called her courage and willingness to “speak out against injustice,” noting that few celebrities have used their influence to address the issue so publicly.

Minaj responded with gratitude, saying the invitation was an honour and insisting she would “never stand down in the face of injustice.”

She stressed that using her voice on matters of human rights was a responsibility she does not take lightly.

Her engagement follows recent comments by Trump, who claimed Nigeria is witnessing a “Christian genocide” and announced plans to classify the country as a “Country of Particular Concern.”

He also urged U.S. lawmakers to respond swiftly. Minaj publicly applauded his comments and said it was important for global leaders to acknowledge the situation.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has consistently dismissed accusations of religious persecution, insisting that insecurity in the country is driven by criminal, economic, and political factors rather than faith-based motives.

Despite this position, U.S. officials have continued to spotlight the issue on the global stage.