Nicki Minaj Gets US Govt's Invitation Over Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria Comments
- American rapper Nicki Minaj’s post about Christians in Nigeria earned her attention from Washington
- US Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, invited the rapper for a high-level discussion
- Social media users reacted as politics and pop culture collide in an unexpected twist
Trinidad-born American rapper Nicki Minaj has caught the attention of the United States government following her viral post condemning the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The move comes shortly after US President Donald Trump officially listed Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over reported attacks on Christians by Islamist groups.
The 12-time Grammy nominee took to her X (formerly Twitter) page to share her thoughts after the U.S. declaration, thanking God for the religious freedom enjoyed in America.
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The singer further expressed deep concern for believers in Nigeria, saying no one should suffer or die because of their faith.
Her post quickly gained traction across social media, with fans praising her courage to speak up on such a sensitive global issue.
Many Nigerians also flooded her page, thanking her for using her platform to draw international attention to their plight.
Following her post, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, publicly responded, commending the rapper for her empathy and influence.
Waltz wrote:
“I would love to speak with you in more depth about what our administration is doing to protect Christians’ freedoms all over the world. We can’t allow this to continue. Every sister and brother of Christ must band together and say, ‘Enough!’”
According to reports, Waltz extended an open invitation to Minaj for a discussion on how public figures can play a role in defending religious freedom globally.
Tinubu not visiting the US - Aide
Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that Temitope Ajayi, the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, on Monday morning, November 3, said reports that President Bola Tinubu is going to the United States (US) on Tuesday, November 4, to see the US Vice President (VP) JD Vance, are not true.
He stated that "if President Tinubu is going to the White House, he won't be going to see a Vice
Ajayi's clarification comes as US President Donald Trump directed his government to prepare for possible “fast” military action in Africa’s most populous country over the alleged targeted killing of Christians. Trump doubled down on the threat on Sunday, November 2, saying he was considering a range of military options in Nigeria.
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Davido hails Nicki Minaj
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Davido and American rapper Nicki Minaj caught the attention of netizens.
The US rap sensation, during her show in Portugal, made a lovely shoutout to Davido and his wife Chioma over their traditional marriage.
Davido gushed about Nicki's thoughtful gesture and also revealed that a 2020 hit track he did with the US star topped the charts.
Source: Legit.ng
