American rapper Onika Maraj-Petty, widely known as Nicki Minaj, will speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday.
She is expected to address fresh allegations of jihadist attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria.
The event will feature US Ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, and Alex Bruesewitz, a senior adviser to President Donald Trump.
Bruesewitz is also the main convener of the programme.
The development first surfaced through Eric Cortellessa, a senior political correspondent with Time Magazine.
He confirmed it on his X handle late Sunday.
Ambassador Waltz praised Minaj.
He described her as “not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice.”
He thanked the rapper for using her global platform to highlight what he called “the atrocities against Christians in Nigeria.”
Minaj responded with gratitude.
She said she valued the opportunity and did not take the responsibility lightly.
According to her, she would “never stand down in the face of injustice,” stressing that her influence carried a greater purpose.
The planned appearance follows President Trump’s recent claim that a “Christian genocide” is taking place in Nigeria.
His administration has already redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
He also urged the US Congress to take immediate action.
Minaj applauded Trump for speaking out on the issue.
However, the Nigerian Federal Government has strongly dismissed the allegations.
It insists that insecurity in the country is driven by crime, banditry, and economic factors, not religion.
Despite the government’s position, several US officials continue to express concern.
They warn that Christian communities in Nigeria remain vulnerable to violent attacks linked to extremist groups.
Nicki Minaj’s participation has sparked global reactions.
Many observers say her presence will draw massive international attention to the debate on religious persecution in Nigeria.