Madonna has been dealt a devastating blow in her bid to adopt Malawian orphan Mercy James -- the child's father wants full custody of his little girl.
Madonna is summoning support from Malawian citizens as she fights to adopt orphan Mercy James from the country, opening up about her dreams for the young girl to one day return and "help the people."
The uncle of the African 'orphan' Madonna attempted to adopt has slammed the child's father for coming forward -- insisting he has no right to claim Mercy James as his own.
The Malawian girl Madonna hoped to take home has been sent back to an orphanage after the star's adoption bid was turned down.
Madonna has reportedly flown out of Malawi -- leaving the girl she hoped to adopt behind in the African country.