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This is an archive article published on April 7, 2010

Mercy’s father wants her back from Madonna

Madonna's adopted daughter Mercy's biological father has not yet given up hopes of regaining custody of his daughter.

Pop diva Madonna’s adopted daughter Mercy’s biological father has not yet given up hopes of regaining custody of his daughter.

James Kambewa,who opposed the ‘Frozen’ singer’s adoption of his five-year-old daughter from Malawi last year,is now working as a security guard in Durban,South Africa.

He is trying to raise money to visit the child,and eventually launch a legal battle to get her back,reported Mirror online.

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“Now I am in South Africa I can earn far more. I hope to use the money to help me be a proper dad to my Mercy. I could save up to fly to London to visit Mercy,if her new mother would allow me to. I know planes cost a lot of money but I am desperate to see my girl,” said Kambewa.

“Perhaps one day I can employ a lawyer who will take this to court. I’d like to challenge Madonna’s right to have my baby. I’m still her father,” he added.

Madonna is currently in Malawi setting up her school for girls and had hoped to reunite Mercy and her adopted four-year-old son David – who also hails from the African nation – with their natural families.

James,25,reportedly missed out on the reconciliation because he had fled the country amid allegations that he was set to face underage sex charges after it emerged that Mercy’s mother – who died shortly after giving birth – was just 14 when she fell pregnant.

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However,James insists that the allegations are untrue and he just wants to make a better life for his family,though he is devastated at missing the chance to see his daughter.

“It is so hard for me not to be in Malawi when my daughter is there but I needed to leave my home country to start a better life. I know she is now living a life of wealth but she is my child. It is nonsense to say I left Malawi because I was in trouble. It was to make a better life,” he said.

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