American rapper Nicki Minaj has expressed support for President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged persecution of Christians.
In a post on X, Minaj said she felt grateful to live in a nation where people can freely practise their faith, stressing that no one should face hostility for their religious beliefs.
She noted that persecution against Christians in various countries is a global crisis that should not be ignored, urging people to pray for victims and show mutual respect despite differing beliefs.
The rapper tweeted, “Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God.
“No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other.
“Numerous countries all around the world are being affected by this horror & it’s dangerous to pretend we don’t notice.
“Thank you to The President & his team for taking this seriously. God bless every persecuted Christian. Let’s remember to lift them up in prayer.”
Trump’s declaration came after he alleged that thousands of Christians have been killed by radical Islamist groups in Nigeria, describing the situation as a growing threat to Christianity.
He warned that the United States “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening,” calling for immediate investigations and policy actions.
However, both the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Presidency have dismissed the allegations of a Christian genocide.
While CAN described the reports as false narratives peddled by foreign agents, the Presidency insisted that there is no religious war taking place in the country.
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