Nicki Minaj just dropped a bombshell not in a song, but at the United Nations. On November 18, 2025, she used a world-stage platform to condemn the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling the violence “a deadly threat” and urging urgent global action.

At a U.S.-hosted UN panel alongside Ambassador Mike Waltz, Minaj didn’t mince words: “In Nigeria, Christians are being targeted, driven from their homes and killed. Churches have been burned. Families have been torn apart simply because of how they pray.” Her tone was firm, precise, and deeply personal. She thanked President Donald Trump for pushing the issue onto the global agenda, saying his leadership helped spotlight what she called an existential crisis.

But she made a point to clarify this isn’t about politics. “Protecting Christians in Nigeria is not about taking sides,” she said. “It is about uniting humanity standing up in the face of injustice.” In her view, faith under persecution is a universal human-rights issue not a partisan one.

Minaj also leaned into her identity as an artist to strengthen her message: “Music has taken me around the globe but today faith is under attack in way too many places. Religious freedom means we all can sing our faith regardless of who we are or where we live.”

The reaction has been massive: supporters praise her for using her platform to highlight a real crisis; critics question her political alliances and spirit of intervention. Some see her as a “witness,” others as provocative or opportunistic. But one thing is clear, she’s reignited a global conversation about religious violence, celebrity advocacy, and the power of influence.