- Donald Trump calls the killings of Christians in Nigeria a “mass slaughter,” urging immediate action.
- Nicki Minaj reacts to Trump’s statement, saying religious freedom must be protected.
- Trump says Nigeria should be listed as a “Country of Particular Concern” over Christian persecution.
- The conversation sparks global attention as fans debate the killings of Christians in Nigeria.
Nicki Minaj shared her appreciation after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong statement condemning what he described as the targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria. Trump posted on X (formerly Twitter) that thousands of Christians have been murdered and blamed what he called “radical Islamists” for the violence.
In his message, Trump declared that he was designating Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” insisting that the United States cannot stay silent while such attacks persist.
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His post read in part: “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. Something must be done.
Trump added that he had directed members of the U.S. Congress to investigate the killings of Christians in Nigeria and report back to him.
Nicki Minaj reposted the message with a heartfelt reaction. She expressed gratitude for living in a country where people are free to worship without fear and urged people to show compassion regardless of religious differences.
“Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude,” she wrote. “No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t need to share the same beliefs to respect one another.”
The rapper went further to acknowledge that religious persecution affects more than one country and thanked Trump for addressing an issue she says is often overlooked.
Her post triggered a wave of reactions online. Some Nigerian fans thanked her for amplifying an issue that global celebrities rarely talk about. Others questioned whether Trump’s message came from his official account, as no formal confirmation has been issued.
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Regardless of the debate, the discussion has once again drawn international attention to attacks linked to clashes between farmers and herders, which in many regions have taken on religious dimensions. For years, organisations like Amnesty International and Open Doors have raised alarms about the killings of Christians in Nigeria, urging the government to act.
Nicki Minaj’s message, though brief, highlights the influence of celebrity voices in shaping global conversations and reminding the world that human lives are at stake.
