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”.
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 child -now makes magic happen when you play the piano. Whether its Erik Satie or Chilly Gonzales.To hear you play Chopin every night in my show with such confidence is such a thrill. To see what you see through The lens of your camera. To watch how you care for your younger sisters.”
She continued, “To see you unfold from A Chrysalis to a Butterfly. Beautiful Chifundo James. Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to watch you grow. You really are A wonder.”
The ‘Material Girl’ singer concluded her post by extending heartfelt birthday wishes to her daughter, emphasizing that she deserves the happiest of everything.
“Wishing You the happiest of Birthdays! The happiest of everything— because you deserve it. Even though we both hate shellfish the world is your Oyster!! She is waiting for you to devour it.To eat it whole!!! To Slay it!!”
