More adoption drama for Madonna
Madonna has been left reeling after the uncle of the girl she wants to adopt said he was totally against letting her leave Malawi.
The popstar, who has already adopted one child from the African country, wants to take the 20-month-old girl after finding her in a Malawian orphanage.
But the girl’s Uncle, John Ngalande says he expects to eventually take custody of the child after her mother died and her father, a schoolboy at the time of birth, has taken little part in her life.
He tells The People, “I would rather we be poor and struggling with Mercy, than for her to go and live with a big white star far away.
“We were told when Mercy went into the orphanage that we would be in constant contact with her and that she would come back to us after six years. I would like to stick to that.
“Whether it be Madonna or any other white person, I’m against our child being taken away.”
A source adds the news has come as a blow to Madonna and her husband Guy Ritchie.
“It is a very stressful time for Madonna and Guy,” they say. “As far as they are concerned they are offering two parent-less children the chance of a happy, loving home and a better future. Yet they are facing problems at every turn.”
October 7th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Madonna should just leave them alone. “Happy, loving home”? Ha! If you want to help someone, help them to live well in their own culture. Give them the financial means. But of course, where’s the fun in that? For celebrities, the best part about celebrity adoption is carrying the child around like an accessory.
October 7th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Neither David or Mercy are “parent-less” and both have extended family members who are still alive. I’m all for adoption, but why can’t she adopt children who really have nobody else. At the very least, that would be a heck of a lot less trouble!
October 8th, 2007 at 6:52 am
She should consult with the baby stealing gurus that assist jolie…funny how no one disputes her kidnappings!
October 8th, 2007 at 7:39 am
Good for Mr. Ngalande. He recognizes you don’t sell people. This whole own a ‘third world human’ business has gone too far. Smart comments from previous posters about this troubling state of affairs.
October 8th, 2007 at 10:53 am
Yes, maybe she should just adopt another kid. I think Angelina adopts babies that no one WANTS to give homes too, why take one away from someone that has ties? You can’t tell me she’s the only baby in that orphanage!!
October 8th, 2007 at 11:34 am
Agree with pseudoally. It’s funny that both babies she chose had RELATIVES who WANT them to live in the country and stay in touch… I don’t know, it’s just weird.
October 8th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
If Madonna can give these kids better than why not? This guy is living in the past with all the “white” comments. If he wanted that little girl he’d have had her before she was put in an orphange. I bet if it was Oprah he’d be fine with it..Racist…