Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty is known by her stage name Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty is known by her stage name Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty is known by her stage name Nicki Minaj. She is 32 years of age and was born in Saint James port located in Spain. She is known for her songwriting abilities, rapping and finally, she’s also a singer. She became known once she released her first mixtape called playtime is over. She is an influential celebrity located in the United States of America. The singer, as all celebrities have an influence on the world in various ways. She has become influential in so many ways.

Message on drug use and mental health.

The female star has opened up about the effects of drug use. During the recent billboard women awards in music, the artist talked about the effects of drug abuse. She even exposed the struggles that celebrities undergo due to the factor of drug abuse. The pressure that comes with fame affects various celebrities in the music industry. She talked on how the use of drugs acts as a comfort for the pressure, which comes as a package of being famous. The use of drugs can be as a result of many things in someone’s life. She talks on how to help the victims who have been subjected to drug abuse. She addresses the issue of people being judged about their use of drugs instead of being offered help. She clearly states that we are all human famous or not. By doing this, she has helped the world by letting people acknowledge the importance of helping the ones affected. She has shed light on the effects that are brought by drugs which can either be mental or physical. She gives the example of juice WRLD, who was a young upcoming artist who died from an overdose of pills. The artists’ overdose was attributed to the pressure, which caused the rapper to be affected mentally. In her efforts, she has shown that it is essential for family and friends to come together and always check up on each other. By addressing this issue, she has created a platform for creating awareness on drugs and its effect.

Self-acceptance

The singer has always advocated for people to accept who they are and not fall prey to the worldly pressures of being perfect. Many people in the world have always wanted to belong to a certain social class so that they can fit with the ones they admire. At times the people tend to adore the physical beauty that one has rather than the inner beauty. The artist has also fallen prey to the pressures of physical beauty since she has enhanced herself to look different. Despite her actions, she still tries to preach on accepting oneself for who they are. The artist also addresses the emotional part of being human. At her interviews, she talks about no one can be the same person every day. She states that at times we can be moody, but we shouldn’t put a fake smile so as to please people, by doing this she teaches people that being emotional and expressing our emotional side is part of being human.

Domestic violence

The artists time and time again has been able to talk about her experiences on domestic violence when she was a child. She states that her experience made her who she is today. She talks on how to overcome the emotional struggles that she went through when she was young. She used to pray every day to God that he could make her rich and take care of her mother. By sharing her experience, she has helped people who are currently going through domestic violence to be vocal about it. By sharing her experiences, she also acts as a role model for others who need strong in such situations. She also proves that no matter the situation, one can still overcome the huddles and still make it in life.

Sexuality

On the sexuality agenda, Nicki Minaj has helped people accept and embrace who they are. Early in her career, she clearly states that she is bisexual. By doing this, she shows courage and makes others come out and accept who they are. The artist also has a negative effect on young kids when it comes to sexuality. At times her content in her music promotes sexual behaviours which may rub off on kids who look up to her as an idle.

Body image

The artist has also been a figure of perfection. She has the right skin tone, body shape and attitude. By her having the perfect body, she is seen as an idle. Many young people want to be like her and try to achieve what she has. Her mode of dressing is also adored by her fans and many others all over the world. Due to this, many try to change their lifestyle to fit that of hers. Many young girls try and dress like her. The artist has also helped in promoting some of the clothing brands all over the world. Some of the clothing companies use her as their image, which in turn results to increase in sales. In  African setting, the normal culture of dressing has been impacted due to the westernized form of dressing which is promoted by celebrities. Nicki Minaj is seen as a powerhouse when it comes to fashion.

Influence on diet

The celebrity Nicki Minaj has also impacted the diet of many people in the world. The known celebrity has been associated with some food and drink brands which have an impact on people’s diet. For example, the artist became a part-owner of the Mix fusions drink in 2013. This led to many individuals in the states consuming this drink. The drink is a wine which is enriched with a blend of fruit flavours. Wine has health benefits when taken in moderation. These benefits include help in the control of some diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.  The drink has helped so many individual’s health wises, and this is a positive indication that the celebrity has been at the forefront of promoting healthy living.

Charity

The celebrity has also impacted the lives of many people in the world through her charity work in many places. For example, in her country, the artist offered to pay the college loans and tuitions for her fans who were students. The artist has also had charity programs in India by donating money to the villages for some years. The money has been utilized through the pearl foundation. Her efforts have helped in the building of different infrastructure such as computer centres, sewing centres which provide employment and finally water wells. Her charity work has enabled students to acquire education. Her work has also enabled the village members to acquire adequate water.

Racism

The celebrity has also been on the forefront of pointing out racism and has also contributed to the fight against racism. In her music career, she has come out to point out the racial criticism that black artists face. In her album, she addresses the racist attitude to her nudity in the song name Anaconda. She points out that when white artists do what she did in the video, they are never criticized.  The artists during the VMA awards in 2015 she talks about her race and the respect they deserve in the industry. By doing this she has impacted a lot of black individuals all over the world to stand up and fight for their rights. She also makes the blacks feel more powerful in a systems that undermine them.

Hard work and effort.

Nicki Mina, as a celebrity, has been able to portray hard work and effort pays. The artist has shown that when one puts hard work and effort to what they do, it finally pays off at some point. The artist has been able to survive the toughness of the male-dominated rap industry. The artist has shown character by being persistence in the music industry. Her hard work has put her on the worldwide map of the greatest artists of the century. She has been able to acquire awards each and every year due to her efforts in her career. When the young girls see this, they try and emulate her character so as to achieve what they aspire in life. For one to survive in a tough environment, smarts are also required, and this clearly shown by Nicki Minaj. She portrays herself being smart by being unique and relevant in the music industry each and every year.

Conclusion

Celebrities are the focal point of influence in the world today. With the introduction of the media,  celebrities are able to influence a lot of things to people of all ages. In this essay, we see that Nicki Minaj is a very prominent celebrity, and many people look up to her. The artist has a negative and positive effect on the world today.