Global superstar Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known as Nicki Minaj, has called for an end to alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.
The rapper while speaking at a United States Mission to the United Nations conference on “Combating Religious Violence and the Killing of Christians in Nigeria, insisted that no group of people should be persecuted because of their faith.
The Grammy-winning artist stated that her mission was not to take sides but to unite humanity.
“I want to make it very clear, once again, that this isn’t about taking sides. This is about standing up in the face of injustice. It’s about what I’ve always stood for,” she said.
The rapper thanked President Donald Trump for his leadership in drawing international attention to the plight of Christians in Nigeria, urging coordinated global action to combat religious extremism and protect lives.
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She said, “Faith is under attack in way too many places in Nigeria. Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes, and killed. Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart, and entire communities live in fear simply because of how they pray.”
The remarks follow President Trump’s recent declaration that Nigeria is a ‘Country of Particular Concern (CPC)’ due to what he called widespread targeted attacks on Christians. He warned that continued killings could trigger severe U.S. sanctions, and even military action.
“If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria,” Trump posted on Truth Social, adding that U.S. forces may intervene to “wipe out” the terrorists responsible.
The Nigerian government has rejected allegations of targeted religious persecution, insisting that the country upholds religious freedom and respects diversity.
Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa said “Nigeria is a God-fearing country where we respect faith, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion, in concurrence with the rules-based international order.”
He maintained that insecurity affects citizens across different regions and faiths, and that the government remains committed to restoring peace.
