Political statements, local legends and legal troubles

IT'S another week of star-studded twists and unexpected turns. We have it all for you.

- KAMOGELO MAKHURA

NICKI Minaj called for an end to faith-based persecution in Nigeria. I X

From Nicki Minaj stepping into the political spotlight, to stars facing legal woes and Ratile Mabotja's raw and emotional grief, here's everything you might have missed:

Nicki Minaj supports Trump's stance on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria

Multi award-winning rapper Nicki Minaj spoke out at an event hosted by the US embassy to the United Nations and thanked the US president for calling for an end to faith-based persecution in Nigeria.

"No group should ever be prosecuted for practising their religion like I recently stated on social media. And we don't have to share the same beliefs for us to respect each other," Minaj shared.

Sol Phenduka earns a nomination at the upcoming Telkom Radio Awards

Controversial radio host, Sol Phenduka has been nominated for Best Traffic Presenter at the Radio Awards, a few months after he was dismissed by Kaya 959. Phenduka was suspended from the radio station early this year because of his involvement in a high-profile defamation case involving Minnie Dlamini and his Podcast and Chill co-host MacGyver "Mac G" Mukwevho.

Shebeshxt's girlfriend remains optimistic despite his ongoing legal troubles

Kholofelo Moloto, Shebeshxt's girlfriend and the mother of their late daughter, posted the Lekompo rapper's festive gig guide. This post left fans confused as the musician might not be able to show up to any of these performances due to his current legal battles.

He was arrested last week in Polokwane, facing serious charges related to an October road rage shooting. While