“Free the Christians in Nigeria!” — Nicki Minaj Sparks Conversation With Social Media Plea

Nicki Minaj has taken to X to express concern over what she described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, calling for an immediate end to the killings and violence.

In a series of emotionally charged posts, the rapper urged action not only for Nigeria but also for Christians facing persecution around the world.

In one post, she referenced a well-known Christian hymn as she called for urgent intervention:

“On Christ the solid rock I stand.

All other ground is sinking sand.

FREE THE CHRISTIANS IN NIGERIA!!!!!!!!!!

STOP THIS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#FreeChristians”

In another post, Minaj condemned the violence and appealed to spiritual accountability:

“You have grieved the Holy Spirit.

STOP THIS, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#FreeChristians everywhere!!!!!!!!!!!”

She concluded her series of posts with a broader warning directed at nations and leaders worldwide:

“SHED NOT THEIR BLOOD ANYMORE.

ALL NATIONS HEAR THIS!!!!!!!!

SHED NOT THEIR BLOOD.

YOU HAVE SHED THE BLOOD OF THOSE THAT CALLED UPON MY NAME.

#FreeChristians”

Nicki Minaj’s posts quickly gained traction online, igniting conversations around religious freedom, insecurity, and ongoing violence in parts of Nigeria.

While many applauded her for using her global platform to spotlight the issue, others pointed to the complexity of the country’s security challenges and the broader context surrounding religious and ethnic conflicts.