Nicki Minaj, a Trinidadian rapper based in the United States, will collaborate with the White House to address allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria. She is scheduled to speak at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday, as reported by a journalist from Time. This initiative was facilitated by Alex Bruesewitz, an adviser to former President Donald Trump.

U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, confirmed the arrangement, praising Minaj as a significant figure who speaks out against injustice. He expressed appreciation for her willingness to use her platform to highlight the situation faced by Christians in Nigeria, indicating that the U.S. administration is taking steps to address these concerns.

Minaj acknowledged the opportunity, emphasizing her commitment to justice and the influence she believes she has been given. Her collaboration with the White House follows her support for a post by Trump that criticized the Nigerian government for not preventing attacks on Christians. This support aligns with pressures from conservative Christian groups advocating for Nigeria to be designated as a “country of particular concern” due to alleged religious persecution.

Trump has also suggested the possibility of military intervention in Nigeria, describing the country in negative terms and indicating that any U.S. military action would be swift and forceful. In response, Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu defended the nation's democratic framework and constitutional guarantees of religious freedom.

While Nigeria is officially a secular state, it has a population that is approximately 53% Muslim and 45% Christian. The violence against Christians has drawn international scrutiny; however, analysts note that the underlying causes of conflict in Nigeria are multifaceted, often involving ethnic rivalries and disputes over land and resources. Additionally, the rise in kidnappings of religious leaders is frequently attributed to criminal motives rather than purely religious discrimination.