Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, popularly known by her stage name Nicki Minaj, is a Trinidadian-born American rapper and songwriter. Widely regarded as one of the current best rappers in the world, Nicki is renowned for her versatility as an artist, her animated flow and lyricism in her rapping, and accents. She first rose to prominence in the American music industry after the release of her critically acclaimed first album, ‘Pink Friday.’
However, meet Nicki Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, who is a Gospel musician.
Carol Maraj is a 63-year-old Gospel musician, songwriter, and playwright.
Nicki Minaj is her second child.
Originally from Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, Carol was raised in a family that was financially better off than the neighbours. Educated at St. Agnes Anglican Primary School and then at Tranquillity Government Secondary School, she moved to New York, United States, in the 1980s and raised her children there. She started her early career as a playwright, authoring many drama presentations for her church, Congregation of Life in its Poetic Form Ministries based in Brooklyn, United States. As a professional Gospel musician, Carol gained worldwide recognition after the release of her gospel song, ‘God’s Been Good.’ Her other other gospel songs released to critical acclaims include, ‘I Am Free’ and ‘What Makes You.’
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