American rap icon Nicki Minaj, has joined international voices demanding an end to the persistent killings and violent attacks targeting communities in northern Nigeria. Her remarks follow the U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent claims of widespread persecution and mass slaughter of Christians in the country.
Minaj delivered the call during her keynote speech at the United States Mission to the United Nations conference on “Combating Religious Violence and the Killing of Christians in Nigeria.” The Grammy-winning superstar insisted that the fight against extremist killings must be approached with humanity, fairness, and unity, not political division. “I want to make it very clear, once again, that this isn’t about taking sides,” she said. “This is about standing up in the face of injustice. It’s about what I’ve always stood for.”
The rapper emphasized that no group should ever be targeted because of their religion, adding that global leaders must work together to address Nigeria’s deepening security crisis. She also thanked President Trump for “prioritizing this issue” and pushing the U.S. to intervene diplomatically.
Trump’s Escalating Warnings
Her comments follow weeks of forceful statements from President Trump, who has repeatedly accused Nigerian authorities of failing to curb what he described as “the killing of Christians.” After declaring Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) under U.S. religious freedom laws, Trump issued a stark threat. In a post on his Truth Social platform, he warned that continued attacks could provoke immediate consequences. “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now-disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing,’ to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities,” he wrote. iNaijanow covers the full gist of the Trump-Nigeria CPC designation saga.
He added that he had instructed the Department of War to prepare for a potential military response, saying the operation, if launched, would be “fast, vicious, and sweet.” Trump’s comments have drawn mixed reactions globally, with some activists applauding the heightened attention while foreign affairs analysts warn that militarizing the discourse may worsen tensions.
Nigeria Continues to Push Back
The Nigerian government has strongly rejected both the genocide narrative and Trump’s threats, insisting that the country values religious diversity and does not tolerate persecution. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs maintained that Nigeria is committed to peace, inclusion, and mutual respect among all faiths.
“Like America, Nigeria has no option but to celebrate the diversity that is our greatest strength,” 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.”
Officials also noted that violent attacks across northern Nigeria, while deeply concerning, typically affect both Muslims and Christians and are driven by criminality, banditry, and terrorism, not state-sponsored religious persecution.
A Growing International Spotlight
Nigeria’s insecurity crisis, particularly in the North-East and North-West continues to attract global attention. Rights organizations estimate that thousands of civilians have been killed in attacks linked to insurgents, armed herdsmen, and bandit groups in recent years. Mass kidnappings, rural raids, and targeted killings have further deepened the humanitarian situation.
Nicki Minaj’s involvement adds significant cultural weight to the conversation. With her massive global audience and influence, her comments are expected to amplify pressure on world leaders to respond decisively. As diplomatic tensions rise and Nigeria works to counter the genocide narrative, both nations are under renewed pressure to collaborate on a sustainable solution, one that protects vulnerable communities while avoiding the escalation of international conflict.
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