Nancy Riley When Nicki Minaj expressed support for the view that Christians were being persecuted in Nigeria, it ignited a heated online debate. It underscored the question of what role do (often politically uneducated) celebrities play in discussing delicate political matters? And, furthermore, should there be a crossover between celebrity and political culture? Free speech is a right, not a guarantee of responsibility.  Many believe that celebrities should use their position of influence to bring attention to political matters and humanitarian issues, and I can certainly see the appeal of this viewpoint. Spreading awareness plays an undeniably integral part in beginning to solve global problems, something celebrities are able to do effectively. Yet, due to the imbalance of power that […]