With the Queen of Pop for a mother, it’s no surprise Mercy James has some musical talent of her own! Madonna shared a new video of her daughter for her 18th birthday, and it’s set to the beautiful sounds of Mercy playing the piano. The sweet melody shows off her talent, and it’s impressive.
“Beautiful Chifundo James! you’re 18 yrs old today!!” Madonna wrote on Instagram about her daughter, whom she adopted from Malawi in 2007. “Beautiful Mercy James. You’re already a young woman! Beautiful African Queen!! You Surprised all of us! ♥️🇲🇼♥️🇲🇼♥️🇲🇼♥️🇲🇼.”
In the video, Mercy plays Gnossienne No.1 by Erik Satie on the piano as pictures of the little girl throughout the years pass by on the screen. She is full of joy, whether she is hanging out with her siblings, hugging her mama, playing the piano, or taking photos. This one is definitely a tear-jerker!
Mercy James Is ‘a Wonder’
In her lengthy birthday tribute, the “Material Girl” singer praised Mercy as “the gentle one,” who was “always the first one to say thank you” and “come and hug me and say how much you appreciate something.” How sweet is that?
“Beautiful Mercy James,” she continued. “I am really astounded by the woman you have become. Poised and radiant. Skilled and Soulful. A True artist.” Madonna went on, “That hand that was once frozen in your mouth as a child -now makes magic happen when you play the piano. Whether it’s Erik Satie or Chilly Gonzales. To hear you play Chopin every night in my show with such confidence is such a thrill. … Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to watch you grow. You really are a wonder.”
Many people commented on the sweet post. “So beautiful in every single way 💕💕💕💕💕,” one person wrote.
“she’s brilliant and beautiful. how lucky you are to be chosen by the universe to be her mom! i love you and that extends to your family! ✨💓✨” another said.
Someone else commented, “Happy Birthday Mercy, you truly are a beautiful, talented woman . 🎉💖🦄💃🏿🍄🌈.”
Musical Family
Mercy recently showcased her musical ability at the opening of Madonna’s Celebration Tour in London in Oct. 2023. Mercy graced the stage to play piano while her mom performed “Bad Girl.”
Many of Madonna’s other children performed that night as well. Estere, 11, danced during “Vogue” while Madonna and her eldest daughter Lourdes Leon, 27, acted as judges (she got two 10s of course!). Estere’s twin Stella performed their mom’s song “Don’t Tell Me.” Madonna’s son David Banda, 18, played guitar during “Let’s Go Crazy” and “Mother and Father.” Her son Rocco, 23, was also at the performance, although he did not get onstage.
Struggling with Motherhood
In an interview in the Feb. 2023 Icon Issue of Vanity Fair, Madonna admitted to struggling with motherhood. “Today I am still struggling to understand how to be a mother and do my job,” she said, describing motherhood as “the most difficult, the hardest battle.”
“Because, whoever you are, having children and raising them is a work of art,” she continued. “And no one gives you a manual. You have to learn from mistakes. It is a profession that requires a lot of time. And it is exhausting because there is never rest.”
But it’s so, so worth it. “To see them happy, to witness their growth, to watch them evolve and then to find the things they love. Most of my happiness comes from my children,” she added.
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