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Sade Adu
Also known as Helen Folasade Adu
- Born
- Jan 16, 1959age 67
- height
- 5'7" (or 170 cm)
- body type
- Slim
- nationality
- Nigerian), (British
Career
Active 1983 – present
Biography
About Sade Adu
Nigerian-born British singer Sade Adu is best known as the lead singer of her eponymous band. She began her career in 1983 and has been active for over four decades. Born on 16 January 1959 in Ibadan, Nigeria, she has become one of the most successful British female artists in history. Her influence on contemporary music is widely recognized. She stands 5'7" and has a slim build with measurements of 34–25–35. Her hair is black, and she has a mixed-race, primarily Black, ethnicity. Sade's music career spans from 1983 to the present, and she continues to be a significant figure in the industry. Her work has left a lasting mark on the music world.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1983-present (started around 24 years old; 43 years active)
- Birthplace
- Ibdan, Nigeria
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race (primarily Black)
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Weight
- 121 lbs (or 55 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 324k (as of June 2026)
Frequently asked
How has Sade Adu's career longevity influenced her status?
Active since 1983, with over 43 years in music, she is recognized as one of the most successful British female artists, and her influence on contemporary music is often noted.
What is Sade Adu's background?
She was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, and is of mixed-race (primarily Black) ethnicity, with Nigerian and British nationality.
Did you know
- Born on Friday, 16 January 1959, in Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Holds the title of CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).
- Her full name is Helen Folasade Adu, but she is professionally known as Sade Adu or simply Sade.
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