Nigerian-born British singer Helen Folasade Adu, popularly known as Sade Adu, has been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second time.
The announcement was made as part of the Hall’s 2026 nominations list released on February 26, 2026 FULL LIST_ Sade Adu earns secon…
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Sade, 67, is one of 17 artists shortlisted for induction this year. Widely recognised for her distinctive contralto voice and hit songs such as Smooth Operator and The Sweetest Taboo, the Grammy Award winner remains one of the most influential female artists in British music history FULL LIST_ Sade Adu earns secon….
First-Time Nominees
Ten of the 17 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time. They include:
Jeff Buckley
Phil Collins
Melissa Etheridge
Lauryn Hill
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Sade Adu Earns Second Rock Hall Nomination
Feb 26, 2026
May 15, 2026
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Nigerian-born British singer Helen Folasade Adu, popularly known as Sade Adu, has been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for the second time.
The announcement was made as part of the Hall’s 2026 nominations list released on February 26, 2026 FULL LIST_ Sade Adu earns secon…
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Sade, 67, is one of 17 artists shortlisted for induction this year. Widely recognised for her distinctive contralto voice and hit songs such as Smooth Operator and The Sweetest Taboo, the Grammy Award winner remains one of the most influential female artists in British music history FULL LIST_ Sade Adu earns secon….
First-Time Nominees
Ten of the 17 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time. They include:
Jeff Buckley
Phil Collins
Melissa Etheridge
Lauryn Hill
INXS
New Edition
Pink
Shakira
Luther Vandross
Wu-Tang Clan FULL LIST_ Sade Adu earns secon…
Returning Nominees
Returning nominees for 2026 include:
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The Black Crowes
Mariah Carey
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
Oasis
Sade FULL LIST_ Sade Adu earns secon…
To qualify for nomination, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years ago. The 2026 inductees will be selected through a vote by more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals. Winners are expected to be announced in April, with the induction ceremony scheduled later in the year FULL LIST_ Sade Adu earns secon….
Sade was previously nominated for induction in 2024. In 1986, she became the first Nigerian-born artist to win a Grammy Award, further cementing her place in global music history FULL LIST_ Sade Adu earns secon…
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