Rap superstar Nicki Minaj and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Michael Waltz, are set to speak at a United Nations event this week focusing on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The event, coordinated by political advisor Alex Bruesewitz, aims to highlight the growing global concern over religious violence in the West African nation.

Minaj, who has a massive international following, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate:

“Ambassador, I am so grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude. It means more than you know. The Barbz & I will never stand down in the face of injustice. We’ve been given our influence by God. There must be a bigger purpose.”

Ambassador Waltz praised Minaj for leveraging her platform to spotlight the issue, tweeting:

“@NICKIMINAJ is not only arguably the greatest female recording artist, but also a principled individual who refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice. I’m grateful she’s leveraging her massive platform to spotlight atrocities against Christians in Nigeria.”

The event, scheduled for Tuesday, will feature remarks from both speakers and discuss steps the U.S. administration is taking to address attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria.

Earlier, Minaj had shared a statement from former President Donald Trump alleging that Christianity faces an existential threat in Nigeria due to attacks by radical Islamist groups. She expressed gratitude for religious freedom in the U.S., stating:

“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. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other.”

The issue has escalated amid Trump’s threat of military action over the alleged “genocide against Christians” in Nigeria, with the U.S. designating the country as one of “particular concern.” The Nigerian government has denied these allegations, rejecting the claim of genocide.