American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is expected to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she will address reports of jihadist attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria.
Minaj is scheduled to appear alongside the United States ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewitz, an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump and the organiser of the event.
The development was first disclosed on Sunday by Time magazine senior political correspondent Eric Cortellessa via his X handle.
Confirming the report, Amb. Waltz praised Minaj, describing her 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 thanked her for using her platform to draw attention to what he referred to as “atrocities against Christians in Nigeria.”
Minaj responded by expressing gratitude for the opportunity, noting that she does not take the responsibility lightly. She added that she would “never stand down in the face of injustice,” emphasizing that her influence carries a greater purpose.
The event follows President Trump’s recent claim that a “Christian genocide” is occurring in Nigeria and his announcement that the country would be designated a Country of Particular Concern. He also urged Congress to take swift action, a position Minaj publicly commended.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, however, has firmly rejected allegations of religiously motivated violence, insisting that the country’s insecurity is driven by criminality rather than faith-based persecution. Despite this stance, U.S. officials have continued to raise concerns about the situation.
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