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Nicki Minaj thanks Donald Trump for his Nigeria comments

Nicki Minaj thanked Trump for spotlighting Nigeria's Christian persecution, where thousands are reportedly killed, prompting potential U.S. sanctions for religious freedom violations.

  • On Friday, President Donald Trump announced Nigeria's designation as a country of particular concern for religious freedom violations, prompting Nigeria's foreign ministry to reject the claim.
  • Reports say thousands of believers are being killed in Nigeria, driving pressure from U.S. evangelical Christian groups and a U.S. lawmaker who introduced legislation this year.
  • Rap superstar Nicki Minaj recently thanked Trump for highlighting persecution of Christians in Nigeria, reposting his message on Saturday and expressing deep gratitude.
  • A senior Nigerian official rejected the characterization, saying Nigeria rejects genocide claims and remains committed to tackling extremism while defending all citizens, with Nigerian Senator Shehu Sani adding Trump was misinformed and noting Nigeria is among 12 designated countries.
  • Shifts in U.S. policy show Nigeria was watchlisted under President Donald Trump but later removed by President Joe Biden, risking U.S. influence in Africa as China’s role grows with Nigeria’s 240 million population.
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