Rapper Nicki Minaj delivered an emotional and forceful address at the United Nations, drawing global attention to what she described as the escalating persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Standing before delegates, she spoke of widespread fear, displacement, and violence, urging the international community to treat the crisis with the seriousness it deserves.
She warned that Christians across several Nigerian communities are facing targeted attacks. “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes, and killed. Churches have been burned. Families have been torn apart. Entire communities live in fear simply because of how they pray.”
Minaj noted that the threat extends beyond Nigeria, pointing out that religious minorities in different parts of the world are also experiencing similar dangers. “Sadly, this problem is not only growing in Nigeria but also in many other countries across the world. It demands urgent action.”
She stressed that her appeal was not meant to create division but to promote shared humanity. “Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about dividing people. It is about uniting humanity.”
Minaj also challenged global institutions to respond with greater urgency, saying the destruction of any place of worship should trouble everyone. “When one’s church, mosque, or place of worship is destroyed, everyone’s heart should break a little. The foundation of the United Nations, with its core mandate to ensure peace and security, should shake.”
She praised religious leaders and peace advocates who continue to push for understanding and protection despite rising hostility, saying their courage inspires her.
Wrapping up her address, Minaj called for collective action. “I hope this will encourage all of us to urgently work together to ensure every person can enjoy the right to believe, to worship, and to live in peace.”
Her remarks were delivered at an event organized with U.S. Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz and adviser Alex Bruesewitz, adding to mounting international focus on religious persecution in Nigeria.