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Sade Adu

Born on January 16, 1959

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The 68th anniversary falls on January 16, 2027, in 84 days.

Helen Folasade Adu (Yoruba: Fọláṣadé Adú; born 16 January 1959), known professionally as Sade ( SHAH-day or shah-DAY) or Sade Adu, is a Nigerian-British singer-songwriter. She is the principal songwriter and lead vocalist of the band Sade.

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