American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, is expected to address alleged jihadist attacks on Christians in Nigeria at a United Nations (UN) event in New York on Tuesday.
Minaj will appear alongside the United States (US) ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewitz, a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump and organiser of the event.
The development was first disclosed on Sunday evening by Time magazine’s senior political correspondent, Eric Cortellessa, who posted details on his X handle.
Confirming the report, Amb Waltz commended Minaj for lending her voice to what he described as "atrocities against Christians in Nigeria," praising her not only as a leading figure in global music but as a "principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice."
Minaj, in her response, said she was honoured by the invitation and stressed that she did not take the responsibility lightly.
She added that she would "never stand down in the face of injustice," revealing that her platform carried a greater purpose.
The event comes in the wake of President Trump’s recent claim that there is an ongoing "Christian genocide" in Nigeria and his announcement that the country would be designated a "Country of Particular Concern."
He also urged Congress to act swiftly on the matter, a position Minaj publicly supported.
However, the Nigerian Government has strongly denied allegations of religious persecution, insisting that insecurity in the country is driven by criminality rather than faith-based violence.
READ ALSO: Nicki Minaj Applauds Trump’s Statement on 'Christian Killings' in Nigeria
Comments
Post a Comment