Some few days ago, several media outlets reported that female rap sensation, Nicki Minaj was set to perform in the conservative country of Saudia Arabia.
The “Megraton” rapper in a statement released yesterday has however confirmed that she canceled the scheduled performance in Saudi Arabia next week, citing her support for the rights of women and the LGBT community.
The announcement of Minaj’s scheduled performance drew criticism from several quarters with many wondering how the multiple award-winning star who is known for her provocative outfits and lyrics would perform in the Islamic country.
Amind the public outcry, the US Human Rights Foundation also called for Minaj and other musicians, One Direction’s Liam Payne, Steve Aoki and others scheduled to play at the Jeddah World Fest on July 18 to pull out of the festival, over the country’s record of human rights violations.
Scrutiny of the country’s human rights record intensified after the murder of journalist Jamal…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
