Nicki Minaj just dropped a real one and Nigerians are already buzzing. During an X Takeover event at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility in Austin, the global rap star opened up about her personal connection to Nigeria and why she has been speaking out about the treatment of Christians in the country.
She kept it simple and direct: “For Nigeria personally, my pastor is from Nigeria, so I have a link to Nigeria because of him. And of course, I have a lot of Nigerian Barbz, but what I started seeing was the brutality with which Christians are being treated there just for being Christian.”
Nicki said the reports of violence really disturbed her. She started asking herself why the issue was not getting more attention, noting that people often stay quiet when something is not considered “cool” to talk about. She made it clear she is not backing down and is hoping more celebrities and influencers will join her in speaking up.
“So right now, actually, I’m hoping that more celebrities or people, influencers, I’m hoping that they come aboard the train to start speaking out about what’s happening to Christians in Nigeria. And I look forward to doing more to help in that way, in that cause,” she added.
The short clip has been making the rounds, and many Nigerians are reacting with a mix of surprise and appreciation. Some are happy to hear that a global star like Nicki has a Nigerian pastor and feels connected to the country through both him and her large fan base here. Others are simply glad that someone with her platform is refusing to stay silent.
Whatever your take is, one thing is clear — Nicki Minaj is using her voice, and she wants more people in the entertainment space to do the same.
