Madonna’s Daughter Mercy James Turns 18 in ‘Humble and Kind’ Style

Madonna is celebrating her daughter Chifundo ‘Mercy’ James’ 18th birthday with a heartfelt tribute. The iconic ‘Vogue’ singer, aged 65, shared a beautiful photo collage of Mercy along with a video of her playing Erik Satie’s ‘Gnossienne No.1’ on the piano. In an Instagram post, Madonna expressed her admiration for Mercy’s growth into a young woman and an “African Queen.”

The singer praised Mercy for being humble, kind, and always ready to express gratitude. Madonna highlighted Mercy’s quiet, gentle, and stoic nature, emphasizing her daughter’s responsible and appreciative demeanour. She expressed astonishment at the poised and radiant woman Mercy has become, describing her as a true artist.

Madonna commended Mercy’s musical talents, noting her confidence in playing various pieces, from Erik Satie to Chopin. The proud mother also recognized Mercy’s skills behind the camera. Madonna concluded her birthday message by expressing her joy in witnessing Mercy’s growth and wishing her daughter the happiest of birthdays, along with the encouragement to embrace the world as her oyster.

Madonna is a mother to several children, including twins Estere and Stella (11), David Banda (17), and Rocco (23) from her marriage to Guy Ritchie, as well as Lourdes Leon (27) from her previous relationship with Carlos Leon.

Mercy, born in Malawi on 22nd January 2006, became a part of Madonna’s family after the singer’s divorce from Ritchie in 2008. Madonna, as a single mother, applied to adopt Mercy in May 2009 and received approval the following month. In 2017, Madonna shared her adoption journey and family life in an interview with PEOPLE, expressing her desire to provide a home for children in need.

Reflecting on her decision to adopt, Madonna revealed, “Sometimes I would just close my eyes and think, ‘Why isn’t my kitchen filled with dancing children?’ Some so many children need a home. I thought, ‘What am I waiting for? Just do it.'”

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