Nicki Minaj, the Trinidadian-American rap superstar, has publicly supported former U.S. President Donald Trump’s allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria. Speaking at a United Nations event organized by the U.S. on Tuesday, Minaj stated, ‘In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted. Churches have been burned, families have been torn apart… simply because of how they pray.’ Her comments align with Trump’s recent threats to deploy U.S. troops to Nigeria if the government fails to address the alleged violence against Christians. However, the Nigerian presidency has countered these claims, emphasizing that the widespread violence in the country affects all citizens, regardless of religious or ethnic background. Minaj, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, clarified that her advocacy is not about division but about ‘uniting humanity’ and standing against injustice. She expressed gratitude to Trump for prioritizing the issue and acknowledged Nigeria’s rich cultural and faith traditions. U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, praised Minaj for using her platform to highlight the atrocities. While right-wing campaigners in Washington have accused Islamist militants of systematically targeting Christians, analysts argue that much of the violence is driven by disputes over resources and ethnic tensions rather than religion. Nigeria’s government maintains that terrorists attack all who oppose their ideology, regardless of faith. Minaj’s appearance at the UN marks her most significant political intervention to date. The rapper, who has faced criticism for spreading COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and her ongoing feud with Cardi B, emphasized her commitment to justice, stating, ‘The Barbz & I will never stand down in the face of injustice.’