- Despite the government’s stance, several U.S. officials continue to raise concerns about the situation
- He praised her decision to use her global reach to draw attention
- Minaj will feature alongside U.S. Ambassador to the UN
American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, better known as Nicki Minaj, prepares to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, where she is expected to address rising concerns over alleged jihadist attacks on Christians.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minaj will feature alongside U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and presidential adviser Alex Bruesewitz, who is convening the meeting.
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The development became public after Time magazine’s senior political correspondent, Eric Cortellessa, disclosed the details in a post shared on his X account Sunday evening.
Ambassador Waltz later confirmed Minaj’s participation, describing her as an exceptional talent and a courageous figure unwilling to ignore injustice. He praised her decision to use her global reach to draw attention to what he called “atrocities against Christians in Nigeria.”
Minaj, responding to Waltz, expressed gratitude for the invitation and said she viewed the responsibility as significant. She added that she would never stay silent when injustice occurs, noting that her influence must serve a greater purpose.
The upcoming UN engagement follows recent comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who alleged an ongoing “Christian genocide” in Nigeria and pushed for the country to be designated a “Country of Particular Concern.” Minaj publicly commended Trump for highlighting the issue.
Nigeria’s Federal Government, however, has rejected the claims, insisting that insecurity in the country is driven by criminal activities unrelated to faith.
Despite the government’s stance, several U.S. officials continue to raise concerns about the situation.
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