Looks like Nicki Minaj is redirecting her energy toward something far more important than the usual online drama.The megastar is set to hit the United Nations in New York on Tuesday, where she’ll speak on the reported jihadist attacks against Christians in Nigeria. Get ready for Nicki Minaj to bring her perspective to a crucial conversation.
Minaj will reportedly be sharing the spotlight with U.S. ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz and Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz, who’s organizing the event. The news dropped Sunday night when Time magazine’s political correspondent Eric Cortellessa spilled the news on X. For those who follow Nicki Minaj, this isn’t entirely out of character; she often uses her platform for more than just music.
Ambassador Waltz did not hold back on the compliments, calling Nicki “not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.”
Scoop: U.S. envoy to the UN @michaelgwaltz and rap superstar @NICKIMINAJ will deliver remarks early this week on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The unexpected collaboration was arranged by Trump advisor @AlexBruesewitz, who will also speak at the Tuesday event.
— Eric Cortellessa (@EricCortellessa) November 16, 2025
Nicki responded with gratitude. She made it clear that this moment isn’t about celebrity glitz, saying she doesn’t take the responsibility lightly and that she would “never stand down in the face of injustice,” reminding fans that her platform has a purpose bigger than platinum hits.
This UN appearance comes on the heels of former President Trump’s controversial claim that Nigeria is experiencing a “Christian genocide.” He also announced he’d designate the country a “Country of Particular Concern” and urged Congress to act.
As we previously reported, Nicki publicly backed him on this point, thanking him and saying she felt a “deep sense of gratitude” after reading his message.
As Trump put it,
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” alleging “thousands” of Christian deaths at the hands of “radical Islamists.”
Nicki said at the time: “We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion,” and urged her fans around the world to pray for persecuted Christians everywhere.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has flat-out denied this, and many experts have pushed back, saying the situation is far more complex, fueled by politics, ethnicity, and economics, not just religion.
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