UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Rapper Nicki Minaj took up President Donald Trump’s allegations that Christians are persecuted in Nigeria, saying Tuesday at a United Nations event organized by the U.S. that she wants to shine a spotlight on “the deadly threat.”

Nicki Minaj gave a speech to the United Nations to draw attention to what’s been called persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The superstar said she wanted to speak out against injustice and stand up for people who are targeted for their beliefs.

Nicki Minaj - di US-based, multi-million-selling Trinidadian rapper - don publicly back President Donald Trump allegations say Christians dey face persecution for Nigeria.