US EditionTammy Rivera, Amanda Seales & Tamika D. Mallory Speak Out After Nicki Minaj Addressed UN On Alleged Christian Persecution In Nigeria
Nicki Minaj urged a humanitarian response at the UN, citing over 5,000 Christian deaths and 20,000 churches destroyed in Nigeria since 2009, amid ongoing violence.
- On Tuesday, November 18, Nicki Minaj, American rapper, spoke at a high-profile panel hosted by the U.S. Mission to the UN, New York, introduced by Mike Waltz, highlighting threats to Christians in Nigeria.
- Earlier this month, President Donald Trump said he was considering military action in Nigeria and reportedly threatened to halt U.S. aid, sparking alarm.
- The panel, moderated by Harris Faulkner, highlighted attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State‑affiliated militants, with reports indicating over 5,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in the past year.
- Social media and public figures promptly reacted to Minaj's UN remarks, while Reuters reported a church attack in Eruku killing at least two worshippers and abducting others.
- Nigerian officials and security analysts pushed back, citing insecurity driven by banditry and conflicts, while PEOPLE reported most victims were Muslim, complicating claims of religious targeting.
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The Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj just swapped the performance stage for the global diplomatic stage, as she addressed the United Nations in New York on the plight of Christians in Nigeria. The rap superstar was invited by the Trump administration after responding to one of the president’s social media posts about the situation in Nigeria. The Nigerian government has rejected claims Christians are being disproportionately persecuted in the strongest …
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