International rap star Nicki Minaj delivered a passionate speech at the United Nations, calling global attention to what she described as the ongoing genocide of Christians in Nigeria.
Her appearance sparked worldwide conversation as she urged world leaders to speak out and act against rising violence.
Minaj took the podium during a special session on global human rights crises and opened her remarks by stressing that her message was not political or partisan. Instead, she said it came from a place of humanity and moral responsibility.
“I want to make it very clear, once again, that this isn’t about taking sides,” she said. “This is about standing up in the face of injustice. It’s about what I’ve always stood for.”
The rapper said she had followed reports of attacks on Christian communities across Nigeria and felt compelled to use her platform to amplify the issue.
She noted that thousands of families had been displaced in recent years and many villages destroyed, with women and children often becoming the primary victims.
Minaj urged the international community to stop ignoring the situation. She said silence from world leaders had encouraged impunity and deepened the suffering of those affected.
“When lives are being taken and people are being targeted because of their faith, it becomes a responsibility for all of us to speak,” she said. “If we call ourselves human, then we must act human.”
The rapper also challenged global institutions to provide stronger support for victims and to place pressure on governments to protect vulnerable groups.
She argued that crises involving minorities or developing nations were too often overlooked until they grew into large-scale tragedies.
Throughout her speech, Minaj emphasised compassion, unity, and the need for global solidarity. She urged young people, celebrities, and influencers to use their voices responsibly and to advocate for those who cannot be heard.
“No community should be left alone to face violence,” she said. “Every life matters. Every voice matters. The world must do better.”
Her remarks received applause from several delegates and drew mixed reactions online.
For Minaj, the message was simple and direct: injustice anywhere demands attention everywhere.
“I have always stood for truth, fairness, and humanity,” she said. “And I will continue to stand with anyone facing oppression.”
Her speech marked a rare moment where global entertainment and international diplomacy publicly intersected, adding new momentum to conversations about faith-based violence and human rights in West Africa.
