A Malawian official involved in Madonna's adoption of David Banda is studying a degree in the UK paid for by the singer.
The Mail on Sunday reports that William Manjolo, who works in the Malawian adoption ministry, has been studying a science social work degree at Swansea University since September after the singer agreed to pay for his tuition fees and living expenses. The news has reignited the controversy surrounding the adoption.
Lawyer Justin Dzodzi told the paper, "The entire circumstances surrounding the case need to be re-examined and this latest disclosure is something we would wish to bring before the courts."
Manjolo has admitted the star is paying for his degree, which will help him train social workers in Malawi, and will thank her in the foreword of his dissertation. However, he said there was no corruption in the adoption case.
"It is unfortunate if people use their wealth to manipulate events, but I don't think it happened in this case. Her application was considered on merit," he said. "If it is in the best interests of the child, people should not argue about it.
"This child is being given an opportunity. But you must adhere to the professional requirements to avoid child trafficking."
Has Madonna done wrong or should people just leave her alone?
10:23 AM | 08/01/2007
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They all need to get off Madonna's dick! Bunch of haters!
http://forums.madonnanation.com/
Posted by MadonnaNation at 11:35 AM | 08/01/2007 | Report Abuse
The "adoption" was never legal from the start: Malawi does not allow foreigners to adopt kids there, and even if they do, they must reside IN MALAWI for 18 months in a row, two things Madonna never did.
Madonna has lied about the father, Yohane, of David Banda.
For example, Madonna said in TV interviews that Yohane never visited David, which was not true. Yohane and David's grandmother even issued statements saying that Madonna lied about that.
This latest story is just more evidence of what an unethical person she is. We all knew she bought the baby.
The fans don't care if Madonna is unethical, though. Probably because they themselves are not the most moral of people.
And it certainly doesn't hurt that Africa is mineral- and diamond- rich, probably the real reason for Madonna's (and Rabbi Berg's) interest in Africa: the supposed buliding of an orphanage is likely a cover story.
Posted by Flea at 5:21 AM | 09/01/2007 | Report Abuse
God, you'd think that Madonna was some sort of self-obsessed, over rich, unaccountable, spoiled, cold hearted, grabbing fuck pig with no more talent than getting her now saggy tits out and waving her minge around in videos in the name of "art"!
Posted by Gary Smith at 4:24 PM | 18/01/2007 | Report Abuse
Firstly, Your all wrong! secondly, It's about helping people! thirdly, it's all an Illusion!
Slowdown a madonna song and hear the voice of God....
Love and Respect
Always and Forever
Me.
Posted by The Blue Um at 2:44 PM | 10/04/2007 | Report Abuse
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