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Sade Adu was born in Ibadan Nigeria to a British mum and a Yoruba dad. I first heard her music when I was 9. Channel O would play her songs several times a day. I vividly recall how I felt every time the music video of "By Your Side" was played, I never tired of it. It remains colourful, dreamy, and nostalgic to me to this day.
Sade's voice is so soothing; her music, jazzy and earthy. She's also very elegant. The years have been kind to her; she's stunning as ever even at 61. "Sweetest Taboo" is my favourite song by Sade. I also love the track, "Smooth Operator".
I admire her beauty, poise, and mysterious persona. She lives a very private life and avoids celebrity drama. I love watching her stage performances, they are effortless, she connects with her audience really well, and she loves to perform barefoot!
