Tuesday, saying she wanted to help one child escape poverty and had baby from Malawi. One-year-old baby David Banda was flown to London by Madonna's staff overnight.
Malawi, it was my wish to open up our home and help one child escape an extreme life of hardship, poverty and in many cases death, as well as expand our family," the singer said in an open letter distributed by her publicist.
final.
like anyone else who adopts a child. Reports to the contrary are totally inaccurate," she said.
the way on the path to stardom, more often enhancing her career than hindering it.
radically his life was about to change.
That change is what concerns many children's charities, who world of luxury homes, private jets and press intrusion.
"What we're saying is, rather than taking this child overseas and caring for him in a totally alien environment, why not support the father to take care of his own son in his own community?" said Philippa Lei of the World Vision group.
Banda's mother died shortly after giving birth, but his father David in the orphanage for a short time.
He did, however, welcome Madonna's decision to adopt his son.
internet, where similar concerns are being aired.
"To take him away from his father is cruel and selfish, an act designed to provide Madonna with favourable publicity," wrote one newspaper that was strongly in favour of Madonna.
his natural parent."
Not everyone is against the adoption. Madonna's supporters point that, on balance, the boy stands to gain.
"Angelina Jolie, Meg Ryan and Mia Farrow have done it too, drawing criticism of rich celebrities, western arrogance, racism and fashionably cute babies. But surely what counts most is the happiness of one child?" Britain's Guardian newspaper wrote in an editorial.
Madonna's motives have been questioned, as commentators wonder whether the 48-year-old is imitating other "A"-list stars.
putting her money where her mouth is," said Michael Musto, a celebrity columnist for the Village Voice in New York.
view an African orphan as the latest hot accessory.
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her wealth, fame and power.
Malawian law bans adoptions by non-residents, but officials are granting an exemption to Madonna.
"The rich shouldn't get preferential treatment.
I am fine with system," said Emmie Chanika, director of the Civil Liberties Committee.
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