Nicki Minaj Praises Trump's Nigeria Criticism; Sparks Backlash

President Donald Trump re‑added Nigeria to the State Department’s “Countries of Particular Concern” list and warned of possible military action over what he described as a “mass slaughter” of Christians, a characterization Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and others have disputed. Rap star Nicki Minaj publicly praised Trump’s posts, shared a screenshot thanking him for “taking this seriously,” and urged prayers for persecuted Christians while saying no group should be persecuted. Her comments prompted both support and sharp backlash from fans and critics; she replied to some critics calling them “blinded,” deleted at least one reply, and accepted an invitation from U.S. envoy Mike Waltz to discuss the matter at the U.S. mission. The episode has reignited debate over Minaj’s political engagement and further divided her fanbase.