American rapper Nicki Minaj has spoken about her reasons for publicly addressing reports of attacks against Christians in Nigeria, citing her personal connection to the country and concerns over religious persecution.
Minaj made the remarks during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest, where she expressed deep concern over reports of kidnappings and killings linked to religious violence. She noted that Nigeria holds a special place for her, both personally and professionally.
“Nigeria is a place I’ve always loved. Someone very dear to me, my pastor, is Nigerian, and I have many Nigerian fans,” she said. “So hearing that people are being kidnapped in church or killed simply because of their faith should provoke outrage.”
She stressed the importance of speaking up for persecuted Christians around the world, adding that silence was no longer an option. According to her, many people often take religious freedom for granted without realizing that others are forced to worship in fear.
“There are people in the world today who cannot worship freely. When we pray openly, we must remember those who are hiding just to pray, and we must keep them in our thoughts,” she said.
Minaj’s comments follow her reaction to a social media post by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that Christianity is under serious threat in Nigeria. She said reading the post made her more appreciative of the freedoms enjoyed in her own country.
“It gave me a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can worship freely, and no group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion,” she stated.
During her address at AmericaFest, Minaj also praised Trump and Vice President JD Vance, saying they appear to understand the concerns of ordinary people. She contrasted this with previous leadership, which she suggested failed to adequately acknowledge or address religious persecution.
“Christians have faced different forms of persecution even in our own country. When we talk about Nigeria and elsewhere, it’s important to recognize that past administrations ignored these issues, and that was part of the problem,” she added.
Source: MyNewsGh.com
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