Sade Adu Earns Second Rock Hall Nomination

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