Is Sade Adu A-List?
Yes — Sade Adu is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1984
'Diamond Life' Debut Album
Ranking Timeline
Forms the Band Sade
Sade forms her band, beginning her rise to fame.
'Diamond Life' Debut Album
Sade's debut album becomes an international hit.
International Stardom
Sade achieves global fame with hit singles.
Love Deluxe album release
Sade releases Love Deluxe, critically acclaimed.
Lovers Rock album release
Lovers Rock becomes yet another successful album
Appointed OBE
Sade appointed Officer of Order of British Empire.
Soldier of Love album release
Sade releases new album 'Soldier of Love'.
Appointed CBE
Sade appointed Commander of the Order of British Empire.
Music Icon Legacy
Sade remains a respected icon in music.
Last updated: February 25, 2026