How Madonna’s son David Banda is following in her footsteps: the 16 year old from Malawi made headlines by wearing an Adidas x Gucci dress as tribute to his famous mum – and he sings and dances too
- Banda suffered from pneumonia and malaria before he was adopted by Madonna and her ex Guy Ritchie, with media dubbing him ‘the most famous baby in the world’ at the time
- Banda’s siblings include Lourdes Leon, Rocco Ritchie, Mercy James and twins Stella and Estere, with his proud mum often posting Instagram snaps of their family life together
David Banda, Madonna’s 16-year-old adopted son from Malawi, turns heads wherever he goes. In fact, he was making headlines even as an infant.
With his model-like stature and confidence of a true style star, Banda had just recently made headlines for stepping out in a sporty chic Adidas x Gucci look that’s inspired by his pop icon mother. The duo was en route to watch the WBA World Lightweight Championship in New York City.
But what else is there to know about Banda? We take a look at the evolution of his life (and style), from when he was born in Malawi to the fabulous life he leads now and his multiple passions …
‘The most famous baby in the world’
The “Queen of Pop” established Raising Malawi, a non-profit that supports orphans and vulnerable children through education and health services, in 2006. Malawi would always hold a special place in her heart, and even more so after she met her children there.
Madonna first met the infant Banda on a visit to Home of Hope, an orphanage in Mchinji, per People. At thirteen months, Banda was suffering from pneumonia and malaria. His mother had passed away soon after giving birth to him, and his father, Yohane Banda, was struggling to make ends meet and thought the best option to secure his child’s future was to take him to an orphanage.
The pop star reportedly felt an instant connection with Banda and soon she and then-husband Guy Ritchie decided to adopt him. They worked with local officials and also met Banda’s father.