Rapper Nicki Minaj is set to deliver a speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday, working alongside the White House to spotlight claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria. The collaboration was arranged by Alex Bruesewitz, an adviser to US President Donald Trump, according to a Time journalist.
US Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz confirmed the plan, calling Minaj 'not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice'. He added that he looks forward to standing with her to discuss steps the Trump administration is taking to end persecution of Christians.
Minaj confirmed her involvement, expressing gratitude for the opportunity. Her collaboration follows public support for a Truth Social post from Trump condemning the Nigerian government's failure to prevent attacks on Christians. She previously thanked the president for taking the issue seriously.
Trump has threatened to send US troops to Nigeria, labelling it a 'disgraced country'. Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has contested these comments, insisting Nigeria is a democracy with constitutional guarantees of religious liberty. Analysts note that while violence against Christians has gained attention, causes often involve ethnic rivalries and criminal profit rather than solely religious discrimination.
