Popular American rapper Nicki Minaj has used her platform at a United Nations event to spotlight Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, particularly the persistent attacks on Christian communities.
The high-profile briefing, titled “Combatting Religious Violence and the Killing of Christians in Nigeria,” brought together global voices advocating stronger protections for religious minorities.
Speaking on Tuesday evening, Minaj described the violence in Nigeria as part of a wider global threat to religious freedom. She noted that Christian communities in several parts of the country continue to suffer deadly attacks, displacement, and the destruction of places of worship.
“In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes, and killed,” she said. “Churches have been burned, families torn apart, and entire communities live in constant fear simply because of how they pray.”
Minaj added that Nigeria’s situation mirrors similar patterns in other parts of the world, where believers face intimidation or violence based on their faith. “Sadly, this problem is not only growing in Nigeria, but also in so many other countries across the world, and it demands urgent action,” she said.
The artist also praised former U.S. President Donald Trump for “prioritising this issue,” thanking him for drawing global attention to the plight of Nigerian Christians and for calling for tougher action against extremism.
She expressed optimism that the UN dialogue would inspire renewed global commitment: “I hope this encourages deepened solidarity for us to work together urgently, so every person can enjoy the right to believe, to worship, and to live in peace.”
The event followed Trump’s recent remarks claiming there is an ongoing “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and announcing plans to designate the country a “Country of Particular Concern.”
The UN forum is expected to spur further international engagement on Nigeria’s rising insecurity and the protection of religious minorities.
