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Nicki Minaj’s diplomatic moment, explained

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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nicki Minaj addressed those gathered for a special event in New York on Tuesday meant to draw attention to what some are saying is the plight of Christians in Nigeria.

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  1. The Guardian

    Nicki Minaj to spotlight plight of Nigerian Christians in UN speech arranged by White House (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Rapper to give address on Tuesday after supporting Trump’s post condemning the Nigerian government

  2. Forbes

    How Nicki Minaj Came To Embrace Trump (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Minaj has previously praised President Donald Trump on social media for acknowledging attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

  3. The New Republic

    Why in the World Is Nicki Minaj Working With Trump’s U.N. Ambassador? (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Nicki Minaj is planning on joining Mike Waltz to address the United Nations about the plight of Christians in Nigeria.

  4. Fox News

    Rapper Nicki Minaj and UN ambassador join voices against Christian persecution in Nigeria (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz and rapper Nicki Minaj team up to spotlight Christian persecution in Nigeria during a Tuesday address in New York.

  5. Breitbart News

    Waltz Praises Nicki Minaj for Shining a Light on Slaughter of Christians (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz praised rap superstar Nicki Minaj for using her platform to spotlight the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

  6. KVIA El Paso

    Nicki Minaj’s diplomatic moment, explained (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Nicki Minaj addressed those gathered for a special event in New York on Tuesday meant to draw attention to what some are saying is the plight of Christians in Nigeria.

  7. Rolling Stone

    'Faith Is Under Attack': Nicki Minaj Spreads Misleading Information at the United Nations (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Nicki Minaj's UN speech amplified the dubious claim of persecution against Christian Nigerians

  8. Washington Examiner

    Nicki Minaj: Nigerian Christian persecution demands 'urgent action' (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Minaj said that “as a proud New Yorker,” she and other United States citizens have religious freedom, unlike other places, such as Nigeria.

  9. The Daily Caller

    Nicki Minaj Delivers Impassioned Defense Of Christians At UN (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Nicki Minaj spoke on Christian persecution in Nigeria at the United Nations on Tuesday.

  10. Black Enterprise

    Nicki Minaj Working With Trump Administration Against Alleged Christian Persecution In Nigeria (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    Nicki Minaj will address the United Nations with the Trump administration regarding claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria.

  11. New York Post

    Nicki Minaj speaks out on ‘targeted’ Nigerian Christians being ‘driven from their homes’ at UN (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Rapper Nicki Minaj dropped the mic at the United Nations Tuesday, delivering a stark warning about the plight of Christians being “targeted, driven from their homes and killed” in Nigeria.

  12. The American Spectator

    The Spectator P.M. Ep. 169: Nicki Minaj Raises Awareness About Persecuted Christians in Nigeria – The American Spectator | USA News and Politics (opens The American Spectator)

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    The American Spectator's feed description

    Nicki Minaj is one of the rare Hollywood celebrities using her massive platform to bring attention to the Christian genocide...

  13. Fox News

    Nicki Minaj praised for spotlighting Christian persecution in Nigeria: 'Body count is just too high to ignore' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Rap star Nicki Minaj is celebrated by a human rights lawyer for using her platform to bring attention to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

  14. Fox News

    Nicki Minaj teams up with Trump's UN ambassador to spotlight 'genocide' of Christians in Nigeria (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz and rapper Nicki Minaj decry rising violence against Christians in Nigeria.

  15. Breitbart News

    Watch: Nicki Minaj Praises Trump for 'Prioritizing' Issue of Christian Persecution in Nigeria in United Nations Speech (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Rap megastar Nicki Minaj praised President Donald Trump for "prioritizing" the issue of the persecution and slaughter of Christians in Nigeria, and thanked him for his "leadership on the global stage" in calling for action on this issue.

  16. Deutsche Welle

    Nicki Minaj claims Christians persecuted in Nigeria at UN – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The world famous rapper praised US President Donald Trump's position on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Minaj's provocative style previously resulted in criticism by US Christians.

  17. The New Republic

    What Are Nicki Minaj and Trump Up to in Nigeria? (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    The Trump administration is using the award-winning (and recently embattled) rapper to claim there’s a persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

  18. WDIO Duluth

    Rapper Nicki Minaj calls for protections for Christians in Nigeria at UN event (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Rapper Nicki Minaj says she wants to shine a spotlight on “the deadly threat” to Christians in Nigeria. She spoke Tuesday at a United Nations event organized by the United States. President Donald Trump has said Christianity faces an “existential threat” in the West African nation and has told the P…

  19. Aleteia

    Nicki Minaj speaks about Christian persecution in Nigeria at UN (opens Aleteia)

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    Aleteia's feed description

    Rapper Nicki Minaj joined U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz on Tuesday, November 18, speaking about the persecution of Nigerian Christians.

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