Nicki Minaj faced backlash from Nigerians after reposting a statement by Donald Trump about alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria.
The statement, which labeled Nigeria a "Country of Particular Concern" over religious freedom violations, sparked a debate on social media.
Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria... Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter.
Minaj added her 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 criticized Minaj for supporting Trump's remarks.
Author's summary: Nicki Minaj sparks debate.