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  Biography of (Sade) Helen Folasade Adu, known professionally as Sade, is a Nigerian-born British singer and songwriter celebrated for her distinctive voice, refined style, and enduring influence on global music. She was born on January 16, 1959, in , into a multicultural family.  Her father, Adebisi Adu, was a Nigerian lecturer of Yoruba heritage from , while her mother, Anne Hayes, was an English nurse.  This heritage firmly connects Sade to Ikere-Ekiti by lineage, even though her upbringing took place largely outside Nigeria.  Following her parents’ separation when she was four, she moved to England with her mother and brother, growing up in and later. Sade’s early interests were in art and design. She studied fashion at in London and briefly worked as a model before transitioning into music. Her career began as a backing vocalist for the band Pride, where she formed a creative partnership with . This collaboration laid the foundation for the formation of he...

Outrage as Ikere Stadium pitch suffers damage after burial reception of Ekiti deputy governor’s mother Watch video: The Ikere Township Stadium, which recently hosted the grand reception of the burial ceremony of the late Madam Esther Adegboye, mother of the Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief Mrs Monisade Afuye, has come under scrutiny after noticeable damage to its football pitch was observed following the event. The concern followed a video of over one minute in length, which was shared online earlier today, showing the current state of the playing field. In the video, a drainage-like pattern was seen running across the length of the pitch, which has in the past hosted various local football competitions. Some football enthusiasts have condemned the development, describing it as harmful to the community's sports infrastructure and the spirit of local football. It will be recalled that the funeral reception was held on the pitch on Friday, June 27.