Malawi's President Joyce Banda did not know about a statement from her office labelling US singer Madonna a bully, the BBC has been told.

The president was "furious" over the harshly-critical statement that was issued following Madonna's recent visit to the country, sources said.

The statement accused Madonna of exaggerating her contribution to the country and demanding VIP treatment.

Madonna, who was visiting her charity in Malawi, hit back at the criticisms

-BBC