Sade Adu turns 67 as fans celebrate the Grammy-winning Nigerian-born artist whose music shaped generations worldwide.

These six tracks show how Sade shaped an identity by resisting excess, trusting space, and letting atmosphere do the heavy ...

“Smooth Operator” was a breakout hit from “Diamond Life,” Sade’s debut album. Telling the story of a jet-setting, ...

Revisiting these seven Sade songs has reminded me why her music still resonates so deeply, even in 2025. It’s not about nostalgia—it’s about truth. Her voice doesn’t scream for your attention; it ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) “I just aspire to pick people up. That’s my ambition.” – Sade Sade Adu has long captivated the world with her smooth voice, soulful presence, and timeless sound. Her music – defined ...

A longtime collaborator of R&B musician Sade revealed that a new album from the songbird is reportedly in the works. In an interview with Rated R&B, musician Stuart Matthewman detailed that Sade is ...

A decade has passed since Sade Adu last released an album of new songs. So how does one of the definitive artists of cocktail soul make music in 2010? By combining tradition with up-to-the-minute ...

From the heights of "Smooth Operator" to a serene existence in Somerset, soul icon Sade Adu has traded her 1980s worldwide celebrity for a quiet life in the West Country. Born Helen Folasade Adu in ...

From the global sensation behind "Smooth Operator" to a tranquil existence in Somerset, soul legend Sade Adu has swapped her 1980s international fame for a peaceful life in the West Country. Born ...