American rap star Nicki Minaj is scheduled to speak at a United Nations event in New York on Tuesday, November 18, where she will spotlight the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Minaj will appear alongside Michael Waltz, the United States ambassador to the UN, and Alex Bruesewitz, senior adviser to President Donald Trump and convener of the event. The trio is expected to discuss claims of widespread attacks on Christians in Nigeria and outline the Trump administration’s efforts to confront the issue. In the build-up to the event, top US officials have praised Minaj for using her global platform to raise awareness. There must be a bigger purpose.”The UN appearance marks one of Minaj’s most prominent forays into international human-rights advocacy.