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Nicki Minaj to Speak at U.N. With U.S. Envoy on Nigeria’s Anti-Christian Violence Claims

The appearance channels celebrity clout into a Trump administration push that critics say oversimplifies Nigeria’s complex violence.

Overview

  • U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz confirmed he and Minaj will deliver remarks in New York on Tuesday about attacks on Nigerian Christians.
  • The event was reported to be coordinated by Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz, who is also expected to speak.
  • Their appearance follows the State Department’s designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” a step that can trigger non‑humanitarian restrictions.
  • President Trump has publicly threatened possible military action if Nigeria fails to protect Christians, a stance the Nigerian government disputes as misrepresenting the conflict.
  • Experts and conflict data report that militants have targeted both Christians and Muslims, and widely cited Christian‑specific death tolls remain contested.