Nicki Minaj Criticized by Nigerians
Nicki Minaj faced backlash from Nigerians after reposting a statement by Donald Trump about alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria.
The hip-hop icon shared Trump's claim that
Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeriaand that
Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter.
Minaj added her own thoughts, writing
Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other.
Nigerians sparked a debate on social media, criticizing Minaj's support for Trump's remarks.
Author's summary: Nicki Minaj sparks debate after backing Trump's Nigeria remarks.