Nigerian-British icon Sade Adu reflects on her early years in Nigeria and the deep musical influence of her father, Adebisi Adu. He was a soul and jazz lover whose passion helped shape the timeless sound that would define her legendary career. . . Helen Folasade Adu, known professionally as Sade, was born on 16 January 1959 in Ibadan, Nigeria, with ancestral roots in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Her father, the late Professor Adebisi Adu, was a Nigerian lecturer in economics, and her mother, Anne H

Step into the timeless elegance of Sade (Helen Folasade Adu). This video chronicles the journey of the enigmatic singer and her band, from their groundbreaking debut to their status as global music icons. We’ll revisit the pivotal moments of her life, from her early years in Nigeria and England to the creation of a sound that is uniquely her own. | We Love Sade