
Sade Adu
Sade Adu is a British-Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Sade. With her smooth, sultry voice and sophisticated style, she gained international fame in the 1980s with hits like 'Smooth Operator' and 'The Sweetest Taboo'. Sade's music, characterized by a blend of soul, jazz, and R&B, has earned her numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, and she is regarded as one of the most influential artists in contemporary music.
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Sade Adu was also featured as one of the artists in George Michael's planned duets project.
‘The greatest album never made’: the untold story of George Michael’s secret, star-packed duets project | George MichaelThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-07-27







