Veteran broadcaster and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati has berated American rapper Nicki Minaj over her scheduled speech on Christian genocide in Nigeria.
As earlier reported by eelive.ng, the global superstar is set to address the United Nations today, shedding light on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Joining her will be US Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Trump advisor Alex Bruesewitz, as they discuss the ongoing alleged violence targeting Christian communities in the West African nation.
Speaking on Arise News, Abati described the rapper as a clout chaser, after which, suggested that Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage should appear on national television to defend the country at the same time Nicki Minaj would be speaking on Tuesday.
He said, “Nicki Minaj said she wants Americans where there is religious freedom. My response was that, look, Nicki Minaj is a rapper from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. She should just concentrate on her Anaconda music, her rap music, and what is it called… Barbs.
“As far as I’m concerned, she’s chasing clout, even if she has been invited to this forum by a White House advisor and also by Michael Waltz.
“I think what we should do, since now the Americans are adding influencers and all of that, is that we also have influencers here. If I were to advise on strategy, by that time, when Nicki Minaj is speaking, we should put Tiwa Savage on national television for her to express patriotic opinions about her country.
“To say whatever she wants to say, because it’s not a matter for people chasing clout, looking for influence and all that.
“We can also have Tiwa Savage or other people defend their country, whatever their belief is.”
