My Nigerian pastor inspired me to speak out on Christian persecution — Nicki Minaj

American rapper Nicki Minaj has said her Nigerian pastor inspired her to speak out about the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, urging celebrities and social media influencers to use their platforms to draw attention to the situation.
Minaj made the remarks during an X Takeover event at Tesla’s Giga Texas facility in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, where she discussed her personal connection to Nigeria and called for greater international attention to reports of violence against Christians in the country.
The rapper said her pastor’s Nigerian background, alongside her large Nigerian fan base, had given her a personal connection to the country.
“For Nigeria personally, my past...