Nicky Minaj to Feature at U.N. Panel After Speaking up on Violence against Christians in Nigeria
International pop star, Nicki Minaj is scheduled to appear at a United Nations event this week to speak about the rising toll of violence against Christian communities in parts of Nigeria, following a series of social-media posts and public comments that drew diplomatic attention.
The invitation was extended after Minaj used her platform to call attention to reports of attacks and to thank U.S. officials who had publicly condemned the killings.
According to organizers, the session will include the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., Mike Waltz, and other speakers aims to highlight what attendees describe as a humanitarian and religious-freedom crisis affecting thousands in the country.
Hosts say they will review recent U.S. policy actions, including a designation under the International Religious Freedom Act, and discuss possible international responses.
The event’s lineup also features political advisers and faith leaders who have pressed for greater international scrutiny.
Minaj’s foray into the issue began on social channels, where she expressed solidarity with persecuted worshippers and praised moves by American policymakers to raise the matter on the world stage.
Her posts prompted public thanks from U.S. officials and reignited debates on the accuracy and context of casualty figures and the best ways for outside actors to respond to violence inside another sovereign state. Critics on social platforms quickly debated whether celebrity involvement helps victims or oversimplifies a complex security and political situation.
Coverage of violence in Nigeria has cited long-running clashes involving armed extremist groups, communal militias and criminal gangs that have caused large numbers of deaths and displacement over many years.
Independent observers and advocacy groups urge careful verification of numbers and call for aid, protection for civilians, and sustained diplomatic engagement rather than episodic headlines.
Organizers of the U.N. panel say the gathering aims to combine testimony, policy discussion and calls for humanitarian assistance.
Nicki Minaj’s participation underscores how cultural figures increasingly intersect with international advocacy and policy debates.
Supporters welcome the added attention; detractors warn that celebrity interventions can inflame partisan divisions or sidestep nuance. The U.N. event is expected to proceed with remarks and a moderated discussion, after which participants said they hope to translate public interest into concrete diplomatic and humanitarian follow-up.
