American rapper, Nicki Minaj, has stated that her decision to speak about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, is due to personal ties to the country and reports of attacks on worshippers.
Naijaonpoint reports that Minaj made this known during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest on Sunday, where she responded to a question posed by the widow of Charlie Kirk, Erika.
Asked what inspired her to speak up for Christians in Nigeria, the rapper referenced her love for the country and concerns over a series of kidnappings.
She said, “Nigeria is a place I’ve always loved. Someone very dear to me, my pastor, is Nigerian, and I have lots of Nigerian barbs.
“So hearing that people are being kidnapped while they’re in church, people are being killed, brutalised, all because of their religion that should spark outrage.
“We’re not backing down anymore. We are not going to be silenced by the bullies anymore. We will speak up for Christians wherever they are in this world.”
Minaj also spoke about religious freedom globally, stressing that many people take the right to worship for granted.
She added, “We take for granted that there, right now in this world, are people who cannot worship God as they please, where they please.
“Every time we pray in fellowship, we have to remember the people that are right now in this world hiding to pray in fellowship, and we have to pray for them.”