The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator

The Spectacle Podcast: The Official Podcast of The American Spectator


Nicki Minaj Raises Awareness About Persecuted Christians in Nigeria

November 17, 2025

Nicki Minaj is one of the rare Hollywood celebrities using her massive platform to bring attention to the Christian genocide in Nigeria. In response to Trump’s decision to recognize Nigeria as a country of particular concern due to religious freedom violations, Minaj responded on X, “We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion.”

On this episode of The Spectator P.M. Podcast, hosts Ellie Gardey Holmes and Lyrah Margo praise Minaj’s efforts to shed light on the issue and criticize the mainstream media for their biased reporting. They contrast Minaj with other celebrities, who mainly use their platforms for woke messaging. For example, Wicked: For Good stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo claim that the world of Oz “has always been a queer place.” Tune in to hear their discussion!