Sade Awele, the Nigerian-born musical visionary, is a captivating force in the realm of R&B and afro-soul. Her music draws deeply from her heritage, combining bold innovation with influences from legends like Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Beyonce, and Lauryn Hill.
Awele's remarkable talent earned her the 2020 Female Artist of the Year award by AFAM. She was named one of the "Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2023" by CIBWE and celebrated as a "rising soulstress" by Wonderland magazine.
Sade Awele's talents extend into the world of film, with her single and music video, "Intuition," gaining acclaim at esteemed film festivals, including the Atlanta Film Festival, Paris Short Film Festival, and Toronto Short Film Festival. Intuition also made waves on the Canadian online R&B radio charts, reaching number 9.
Awele's international presence was solidified through a successful European tour, where she received accolades from overseas fans. Now, she's geared up for her Canadian tour to celebrate the release of her upcoming EP.
Sade has shared stages with renowned artists like Juno winner Piere Kwenders and Grammy winner Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. She has also left her mark by performing the national anthem at the inaugural Black History Month hockey event organized by the NHL at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC, and the first-ever Monster Jam event at Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta.