MADONNA PENS SWEET TRIBUTE FOR DAUGHTER MERCY ON HER 18TH BIRTHDAY

Madonna took to social media on Monday to celebrate her daughter, Chifundo “Mercy” James, on her 18th birthday. The singer shared a heartfelt photo montage featuring the teen playing Erik Satie’s “Gnossienne No.1” on the piano. In her tribute, Madonna expressed her admiration for Mercy, calling her a “beautiful African Queen”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) She began, “Beautiful Chfifundo James, you’re 18 yrs old today!! Beautiful Mercy James, You’re already a young woman! Beautiful African Queen, You Surprised all of us!” Describing her as the “quiet”, “gentle” and “stoic” child, Madonna highlighted Mercy’s humility and kindness. “While All of my other children were clamoring for attention, you were hiding under your hoodie — never wanting to draw attention to yourself. Always humble and kind. Always the first one to say thank you. To clear the table after dinner! To Come and Hug me and say how much you appreciate something And Always the most Responsible.” The post continued with the proud mom expressing joy in witnessing Mercy’s growth, both as a “skillful” artist and as a caring sibling to her younger sisters. “That hand that was once frozen in your mouth as a...