American rapper Nicki Minaj has explained why she publicly addressed the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, citing personal ties to the country and reports of violence against worshippers.

Minaj, who has a Nigerian pastor and a large fan base in the country, described the reports of alleged kidnappings and killings of Christians during church activities as “outrageous” and emphasised that silence only emboldens oppression.

Minaj spoke on the issue during a surprise appearance at AmericaFest, stating, “Nigeria is a place I’ve always loved. Someone very dear to me, my pastor, is Nigerian, and I have lots of Nigerian barbs.

“So hearing that people are being kidnapped while they’re in church, people are being killed, brutalized, all because of their religion that should spark outrage.

“We’re not backing down anymore. We are not going to be silenced by the bullies anymore. We will speak up for Christians wherever they are in this world.

“We take for granted that there, right now in this world, are people who cannot worship God as they please, where they please.

“Every time we pray in fellowship, we have to remember the people that are right now in this world hiding to pray in fellowship, and we have to pray for them,” she said.

Minaj’s remarks come after she reacted to a social media post by US President Donald Trump, who claimed that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria”.

She expressed gratitude for the freedom to worship in the US and condemned religious persecution.

She wrote, “Reading this made me feel a deep sense of gratitude. We live in a country where we can freely worship God. No group should ever be persecuted for practising their religion.

“Christians have been persecuted right here in our country in different ways. So when we talk about Nigeria and other countries, know that prior administrations saw nothing wrong with that, and that’s what was wrong with them,” she concluded.

The Nigerian government has consistently rejected claims of a coordinated or systematic genocide against Christians, describing such narratives as false and misleading.

Authorities attributed the security challenges to terrorism, banditry, and communal conflicts.

Singer and songwriter Simi has signed a five-year endorsement deal with Nigeria’s MOL Tech Accessories.

According to a statement made available to Ekwutosblog over the weekend, it was revealed that the partnership will birth the launch of MOL x SYMS, a collaboration that blends technology, lifestyle, and culture in fresh and innovative ways.

Speaking at the launch event, Simi described the partnership as a natural extension of shared creativity and vision.

“Working with MOL has been inspiring. We are building something special that reflects quality, accessibility, and creativity. Fans should be ready for products and experiences they can truly connect with,” she added.

Chief Executive Officer of MOL Tech Accessories, Sanmi Oladunni, emphasised the broader significance of the collaboration, saying, “Many people have lost trust in local brands, and we want to change that narrative. Partnering with Simi brings passion, credibility, and imagination. Together, we want to prove that Nigerian brands can deliver excellence and inspire confidence.”

Since launching over two years ago, MOL has expanded operations to 27 states across Nigeria. MOL produces high-quality chargers, cables, power banks, earphones, and headsets, backed by an 18-stage quality assurance process that ensures every product meets international standards.

A disturb!ng image showing a small child’s foot near a shirtl£ss Jeffrey Epstein has been released in the latest data drop of evidence by the US Department of Justice.

The picture shows the peadophile financier sitting down topless and wearing white jogging trousers as he smirks at the camera.

On his lap, he appears to be holding a t-shirt. While on a separate chair, is a small child whose feet can be seen poking into the camera’s view.

The picture, released alongside hundreds of other pieces of photographic evidence from the Epstein Files over the weekend, is believed to have been taken by Epstein’s long-term lover, Ghislaine Maxwell, on his private island in the Caribbean.

Epstein was remanded in prison on child s£x traffick!ng charges but died in his cell in 2019 before his case went to trial, with his death ruled a suicide.

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