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It's long way from Malawi for David Banda as he dines at ritzy San Lorenzo with mum Madonna
Last updated at 07:56am on 21.04.08He may have moved from poverty-stricken Malawi just two years ago, but little David Banda seemed non-plussed by the attention when mum Madonna showed him off to waiting paparazzi last night.
The 49-year-old singer looked happy as she carried the two-year-old from London restaurant San Lorenzo with children Lourdes, 11, and Rocco, 7, in tow.
Dining at the exclusive Italian eaterie is a far cry from her adopted son's native country Malawi where the national dish is a maize-based meal called nsima.
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Non-plussed: Carried by his superstar mum from restaurant San Lorenzo, David Banda does not look fazed by the attention
Not camera shy: Lourdes and Rocco smile after their dinner at the exclusive eaterie
The menu features Alba white truffles and pheasant and prices range from approximately £15 to £40.
Adopted by the singer when he was just 13 months old, David did not seem to be fazed by the luxury of the plush venue favoured by Mischa Barton and Johnny Depp.
And after the release of her latest album, Hard Candy, his mum also seemed to be relaxing.
Wearing tight jodpur-style trousers, a fitted leather jacket and knee-high boots, the popstar went for a more glamorous style than that of late.
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A long way from London: David Banda's home in Malawi
After a recent series of intense workouts with trainer Tracey Anderson and pal Gwyneth Paltrow, the singer has been snapped in unflattering, sweaty gym gear.
The mum-of-three is no doubt getting into shape ahead of her gruelling world tour, scheduled to begin in September.
Madonna set to earn more than £12million for just two concerts
The Queen of Pop is reportedly on the verge of signing the most profitable contract of her career.
It is alledged as part of her next world tour, Madonna is in the midst of closing a deal to play two concerts in Dubai for a staggering £12.5million.
According to The Sun, the main condition of the contract is that the last two shows are played in the Las Vegas-style Arab state in November.
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The tabloid has also reported that for a bit of pocket change in comparison, the popstar will also be playing a private gig for an extra £5million.
A source close to the singer said: "Madonna is about to break another record by playing the most lucrative concert of her whole career – or anyone's career for that matter.
"The negotiations for the tour to stop in Dubai in November are being finalised and she will get £7.5million for the one show only.
"The figure is so big because of her new contract with Live Nation and the huge funds available from private promoters in Dubai."
It was added: "She is also close to agreeing to play at a private party in Dubai, the first in her career."
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