Nicki Minaj performs in Angola despite protests from human rights groups

Nicki Minaj has performed in a controversial Christmas concert in Angola.
The US star had been criticised by human rights groups for accepting a reported $2million (£1.3m) to jet into capital Luanda yesterday.

But the 33-year-old ignored the condemnation and sang to a packed crowd after being hired by Unitel communications, which has links to president Jose Eduardo dos Santos.

The 73-year-old leader has faced allegations of corruption and only recently called for a crackdown on social media, heightening concerns about the tolerance of dissent or political opposition in Africa’s number two oil producer.

‘Nicki Minaj is following in the footsteps of Mariah Carey, callously taking money from a dictator… who has effectively and ruthlessly choked free expression,’ said Jeffery Smith, who works for the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights center.

‘This sustained crackdown on basic human rights in Angola has swept up activists, opposition members, journalists and even musicians.’
Minaj posted pictures and videos from her time in Angola on Instagram.

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