Malawian President Strips Madonna of VIP Status

Author:
eNews Channel Africa
Publisher:
eNews Channel Africa
Publication Date:
11 April 2013
Tags:
Malawi, Governance

A spectacular row has broken out between the president of Malawi and the queen of pop. Joyce Banda claims Madonna tried to bully her way to VIP status in a recent visit and that she wants Malawi, "to be forever chained to the obligation of gratitude". Madonna has accused Banda of lying.

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