Apr 18, 2007 • 1 min read

Madonna visits Malawi orphanage

Madonna visited the Malawi orphanage from which she is adopting David Banda, with reports of a private visit, tight security and her paying for a clinic.

Madonna has visited the orphanage in Malawi from whence she plucked little David Banda, the orphan she's adopting. Schoolchildren threw stones at reporters' cars to try and keep them away from the pop star for what was described as a private visit. Onlookers say David's father Yohane Banda, who has apparently claimed that he has had a hard time getting information about his son, spent some time with David whilst Madonna spoke to other children at the orphanage.

Madonna wasn't able to confirm this was the case, however, saying she didn't know if David had spent time with his biological father or not. She did, however, tell reporters "it feels great", when asked how she felt about being back in Malawi. Security was tight during the course of the visit, but Madonna eventually allowed reporters to photograph her with David Banda and daughter Lourdes.

The singer has, of course, denied reports that she plans to adopt a second child from Malawi, but according to other reports is paying for a new clinic to be built in the village of Gumulira.

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