Nicki Minaj Calls For Global Action On Attacks Against Christians In Nigeria

American rapper Nicki Minaj used her platform at a United Nations event on Tuesday to draw attention to rising attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria.

She spoke at a gathering hosted by U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz, urging global leaders to step in as violence continues to spread across several regions.

Minaj told delegates that reports from Nigeria show that many Christian families are being forced from their homes, with churches destroyed and entire villages living in fear. She said the pattern of attacks has reached a point where victims can no longer endure the violence on their own.

The rapper acknowledged U.S. President Donald Trump for pushing the issue onto the global stage, saying his calls for stronger protection of religious freedom have helped spark wider international concern. She said her advocacy is driven by justice and human rights, not politics.

Her appearance at the UN event had been announced earlier, alongside Ambassador Waltz, as part of a wider discussion on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The initiative was coordinated by political adviser Alex Bruesewitz and aimed at outlining steps the U.S. government is considering as attacks continue in several states.

Minaj later expressed gratitude for being included in the event, telling her followers that influence must be used to defend those facing injustice. Ambassador Waltz praised her for taking a public stand and said her voice brings global attention to a crisis that cannot be ignored.

Their remarks came as Trump renewed claims that Christians in Nigeria face an existential threat, accusing extremist groups of mass killings. He warned that the United States would not remain passive. Nigeria’s government has denied these claims, insisting that there is no genocide and that its security agencies are working to address all forms of violence across the country.

The debate continues to draw international interest, with calls growing for coordinated efforts to protect vulnerable communities and ensure the right to worship without fear.