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My Take On It: Madonna, Mercy James Pediatric Centre, Raising Malawi, rewriting lives of Malawi children

Madonna Hugging Mercy
US pop star Madonna Ciccone hugs her adopted daughter from Malawi Mercy James after officially opening a medical facility funded by the singer’s charity organization Raising Malawi on July 11, 2017.

4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. Galatians 4:4-7

The first time I heard Madonna, the easily recognizable international superstar, singer, and songwriter, was when she produced the hit single “Holiday” and later “Material Girl.” Of course, Madonna has also recorded songs for thirteen studio albums, three compilation albums, two remix albums and eight soundtrack albums. In the 1980’s, these internationally famous songs had many Malawians flock to the crowded dance floor in Chisakalime Hotel as Kid and Stumpie of Love Aquarius fame, or Chubby and the New Scene Banda belted out the beats of Holiday, Material Girl, and Madonna hits. Continue reading My Take On It: Madonna, Mercy James Pediatric Centre, Raising Malawi, rewriting lives of Malawi children

Thank you, Mama Madonna!

Madonna Hugging Mercy
US pop star Madonna Ciccone hugs her adopted daughter from Malawi Mercy James after officially opening a medical facility funded by the singer’s charity organization Raising Malawi on July 11, 2017.

Tuesday July 11, 2017, international music maestro, Madonna, took her love relationship with her adopted country Malawi, to the epitome of philanthropic work. On this day, Madonna opened the Mercy James Children’s Hospital at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital.

As Malawians, we were all very proud and warmed that Madonna was accompanied to the opening ceremony of this giant children’s Centre, by our President, Professor Peter Mutharika, First Lady Gertrude Mutharika and Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima. This act by our leaders, gives collective acceptance and ownership of the Mercy David Pediatric Centre. Continue reading Thank you, Mama Madonna!