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Sade Adu

Lead singer of the Grammy-winning band Sade

Did you know?Before pursuing a career in music, she studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins and worked as a menswear designer.

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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Age: 67
Status: Living

Born: January 16, 1959 · Ibadan, Nigeria
Known for: Music, Fashion

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