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The Digest:

Former Senator Shehu Sani has strongly criticized American rapper Nicki Minaj for her recent speech at the United Nations about Christian persecution in Nigeria, accusing her of exploiting the country's complex issues to gain favor with President Donald Trump.

Key Points:
  • Shehu Sani condemned Nicki Minaj's UN speech on Christian persecution in Nigeria.
  • He accused the rapper of dispensing "lies about fictitious genocide."
  • Sani stated that Minaj has no record of humanitarian work in Nigeria.
  • He claimed her intervention was a "sycophantic" move to gain Trump's endorsement.
  • The rapper spoke at a US-organized UN event alongside Ambassador Mike Waltz.
  • Sani suggested Minaj should focus on issues in her native Trinidad and Tobago.
  • He dismissed her as an inappropriate role model for African girls.
This confrontation highlights the growing tension between international celebrity activism and local expertise, where well-intentioned advocacy can be perceived as uninformed and politically motivated interference

Sources: Daily Trust