Sade

( aka Sade Adu )
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  • Born Helen Folasade Adu on 16 January 1959 in Nigeria.

  • Nominated for the British Female Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1985
  • Nominated for the British Female Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1986
  • Nominated for the British Female Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1987
  • Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 1989
  • Nominated for the British Female Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 1989
  • Nominated for the British Female Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 2001
  • Nominated for the British Female Solo Artist by British Phonographic Industry (Brit) in 2002
  • Nominated for the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist by American Music Award (AMA) in 2010
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 2026

  • 1984
  • Your Love Is King - Sade entered the UK charts on 19 February 1984, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 6.
  • Your Love Is King - Sade re-entered the UK charts on 13 May 1984 and spent a further 2 weeks in the charts reaching number 75.
  • When Am I Going To Make A Living - Sade entered the UK charts on 20 May 1984, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 36.
  • Smooth Operator - Sade entered the UK charts on 09 September 1984, spent 10 weeks in the charts and reached number 19.
  • 1985
  • The Sweetest Taboo - Sade entered the UK charts on 13 October 1985, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 31.
  • 1986
  • Is It A Crime - Sade entered the UK charts on 19 January 1986, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 49.
  • Never As Good As The First Time - Sade entered the UK charts on 27 April 1986, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 89.
  • 1988
  • Love Is Stronger Than Pride - Sade entered the UK charts on 27 March 1988, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
  • Paradise - Sade entered the UK charts on 29 May 1988, spent 7 weeks in the charts and reached number 29.
  • Nothing Can Come Between Us - Sade entered the UK charts on 28 August 1988, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 92.
  • 1992
  • No Ordinary Love - Sade entered the UK charts on 18 October 1992, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 26.
  • Feel No Pain - Sade entered the UK charts on 22 November 1992, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 56.
  • 1993
  • Kiss Of Life - Sade entered the UK charts on 16 May 1993, spent 3 weeks in the charts and reached number 44.
  • No Ordinary Love - Sade re-entered the UK charts on 30 May 1993 and spent a further 8 weeks in the charts reaching number 14.
  • Cherish The Day - Sade entered the UK charts on 25 July 1993, spent 2 weeks in the charts and reached number 53.
  • 2000
  • By Your Side - Sade entered the UK charts on 03 December 2000, spent 5 weeks in the charts and reached number 17.
  • 2001
  • King Of Sorrow - Sade entered the UK charts on 18 March 2001, spent 1 weeks in the charts and reached number 59.

  • 1985
  • Smooth Operator - Sade entered the US charts on 02 March 1985, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
  • Your Love Is King - Sade entered the US charts on 22 June 1985, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 54.
  • The Sweetest Taboo - Sade entered the US charts on 23 November 1985, spent 22 weeks in the charts and reached number 5.
  • 1986
  • Never As Good As The First Time - Sade entered the US charts on 29 March 1986, spent 12 weeks in the charts and reached number 20.
  • 1988
  • Paradise - Sade entered the US charts on 14 May 1988, spent 15 weeks in the charts and reached number 16.
  • 1992
  • No Ordinary Love - Sade entered the US charts on 07 November 1992, spent 20 weeks in the charts and reached number 28.
  • 1993
  • Kiss Of Life - Sade entered the US charts on 20 March 1993, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 78.
  • No Ordinary Love - Sade re-entered the US charts on 08 May 1993 and spent a further 7 weeks in the charts reaching number 68.
  • 2001
  • By Your Side - Sade entered the US charts on 20 January 2001, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 75.
  • 2010
  • Soldier Of Love - Sade entered the US charts on 30 January 2010, spent 11 weeks in the charts and reached number 52.