Nicki Minaj sparked controversy after reposting Donald Trump's statement on 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 thoughts, writing
We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion.
Nigerians criticized Minaj's post, leading to a debate on social media.
Author's summary: Nicki Minaj faces backlash for supporting Trump's Nigeria remarks.