Key Highlights
- Rapper Nicki Minaj and UN Ambassador Mike Waltz collaborate to address Christian persecution in Nigeria.
- Minaj is praised by Waltz as “arguably the greatest female recording artist.”
- The event will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2025, in New York City.
- U.S. President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’ over Christian persecution.
Nicki Minaj and UN Ambassador Unite Against Christian Persecution in Nigeria
Amid ongoing reports of Christian persecution in Nigeria, rapper Nicki Minaj and United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz have come together to raise awareness. The collaboration was revealed when Waltz called Minaj “arguably the greatest female recording artist,” highlighting her significant platform.
Ambassador’s Praise for Minaj
In a tweet, Waltz expressed his gratitude for Minaj’s efforts: “I’m grateful she’s leveraging her massive platform to spotlight the atrocities against Christians in Nigeria, and I look forward to standing with her as we discuss the steps the President and his administration are taking to end the persecution of our Christian brothers and sisters.”
Minaj responded with a message emphasizing the importance of their collaboration: “Ambassador, I am so grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude. I do not take it for granted. It means more than you know.
The Barbz & I will never stand down in the face of injustice. We’ve been given our influence by God. There must be a bigger purpose.”
Background on Christian Persecution
The collaboration comes amid reports that Christians are facing significant persecution in Nigeria, with various human rights groups citing alarming statistics. According to Open Doors, the seventh most dangerous country for Christians globally, more Christians have been killed in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world combined since 2009.
Government Response and U.S. Involvement
The Nigerian government disputes that Christians are specifically targeted, stating that non-religious and moderate Muslims have also fallen victim to violence. However, the U.S. under President Donald Trump has taken a stance against such persecution, designating Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” in September 2025.
As part of this designation, Reps. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., and Tom Cole, R-Okla., were tasked with investigating the situation.
President Trump has also threatened military action if the Nigerian government does not address the issue, stating that he would “do things to Nigeria that Nigeria is not going to be happy about” in a video on Truth Social.
The event featuring Minaj and Waltz is set for Tuesday, November 17, 2025, at a venue in New York City. This collaboration marks a significant step in raising awareness about the ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria and highlights the potential impact of celebrity involvement in such causes.
