American professional boxer Ryan Garcia has publicly shown interest in helping victims of Nigeria’s ongoing religious crisis, a conflict that has sparked international attention and debate.
The conversation began after American comedian Bill Maher criticized mainstream media for what he described as the “poor coverage” of the killings of Christians in Nigeria. Speaking during a TV interview, Maher lamented that global news outlets rarely highlight the scale of violence.
However, Bashir Ahmed, a former aide to Nigeria’s ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, disputed Maher’s claim. According to Ahmed, it is Muslims in Nigeria who have suffered the highest number of attacks and killings, not Christians.
Amid the heated debate, Garcia took to his Instagram Stories to express concern and call for action. The boxer wrote:
“Does anyone know how I can help the people of Nigeria? Christians are getting slaughtered and eradicated at crazy numbers. If you haven’t heard about it, go look it up—it’s nuts. As Christians and just humans, we need to try to help.”
Garcia’s post has drawn attention from both Nigerian and international audiences, with many praising his willingness to use his platform to raise awareness. His statement highlights the global concern over Nigeria’s religious conflicts, which continue to claim lives and displace communities.
While debates persist over whether Christians or Muslims are more affected, the growing international spotlight may bring renewed calls for peace, humanitarian aid, and balanced media coverage.
