American rapper Nicki Minaj has once again spoken out against ongoing killings in Nigeria, urging an end to the violence and calling for freedom for Christians in the country.
Minaj, whose real name is Onika Maraj-Petty, made the statement in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
Using a faith-based message, the Grammy-nominated artist expressed concern over Nigeria’s security situation.
“On Christ the solid rock I stand. All other grounds is sinking sand,” she wrote, before adding emphatically:
“FREE THE CHRISTIANS IN NIGERIA!!!!!!!!!! STOP THIS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
The post quickly gained traction online, drawing widespread reactions from social media users and reigniting conversations about insecurity and religious freedom in Nigeria.
Minaj’s latest remarks follow her earlier comments in November, when she spoke during a United Nations-related briefing on global religious freedom and violence against Christians in Nigeria.
At the event, Michael Waltz, a United States official, described the situation in Nigeria as “genocide wearing the mask of chaos.” He alleged that Christian communities, particularly in the Middle Belt and northern regions, were being systematically targeted.
“In the Middle Belt and in the North, churches burn, mothers bury their children for the crime of singing Amazing Grace, and pastors have been beheaded for preaching the Sermon on the Mount,” Waltz said.
He further argued that the violence was deliberate rather than random, linking it to kidnappings and attacks on schools. Citing figures from the advocacy group Open Doors, Waltz claimed that 80 per cent of global violence against Christians occurs in Nigeria.
Minaj, who also addressed the briefing, echoed similar concerns, stating that Christians in Nigeria were being targeted because of their faith.
“In Nigeria, Christians are being driven from their homes and killed. Churches have been burned, families torn apart, and entire communities live in constant fear simply because of how they pray,” she said.
She described the crisis as part of a broader global challenge and thanked US President Donald Trump for highlighting the issue internationally.
The Federal Government of Nigeria, however, has consistently rejected claims that the violence is religiously motivated, maintaining that the country’s insecurity is largely driven by banditry, terrorism, and other criminal activities.
Despite the government’s position, international figures, advocacy groups, and global celebrities have continued to raise alarm over Nigeria’s worsening security situation and the humanitarian impact on affected communities.
