Key Points
- Nicki Minaj will speak at a United Nations event. The talk will focus on attacks against Christians in Nigeria.
- She will appear with US envoy Michael Waltz in New York. Event host Alex Bruesewitz will guide talks on rights concerns.
- Trump officials praised Minaj for speaking out against reported violence. The rapper says her fans will not ignore clear injustice.
American rapper Nicki Minaj (Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty) will address a United Nations event on Tuesday. She is set to speak in New York about alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
The meeting on 18 November will look at claims of Christian killings in the country. It follows recent US concern over Nigeria security and rights issues.
Minaj thanks Trump team for trust
United States ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz praised Minaj ahead of the meeting. He called her one of the greatest female artists and a strong voice against injustice.
Waltz said he felt glad Minaj used her fame to highlight attacks on Christians in Nigeria. “I am grateful she is shining a light on these crimes,” he said.
Event will spotlight claims of Christian persecution
The New York event is convened by Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz. He says the talk will explore how Washington can answer reports of targeted killings.
Church groups in Nigeria have called the attacks genocide and urged stronger global action. The Christian Association of Nigeria and Pentecostal Fellowship have both raised fresh alarms over Nigeria violence.
Minaj said she felt honoured to be trusted with such a task. She told fans she and her Barbz would never stand down when they see clear wrongs.
She added that their influence came from God and should serve a higher aim. Many supporters now expect her speech to push leaders to act on Nigeria’s crisis.
