Sade Awele (CA)

Sade Awele (CA)

Biography

Sadé Awele, the Nigerian-born musical visionary, is a captivating force in the realm of Afro-R&B. Her music draws deeply from her heritage, combining bold innovation with influences from legends like Stevie Wonder, Erykah Badu, Beyoncé, and Lauryn Hill. Awele’s sound is a fusion of the familiar and the experimental, pushing the boundaries of R&B, Afro-soul, and fusion in Canada.

Her journey took flight with the release of her debut single, “Count on Me,” enthralling both audiences and critics. Awele’s remarkable talent earned her the 2020 Female Artist of the Year award from the African Fashion and Arts Movement (AFAM). She was named one of the “Top 100 Black Women to Watch in 2023” by CIBWE, recognized as an artist that demands attention by Exclaim! Media, and celebrated as a “rising soulstress” by Wonderland magazine.

Sadé 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 (having performed in showcases such as Tallinn Music Week), where she received accolades from overseas fans. Now, she’s gearing up for a Canadian tour to celebrate the release of her upcoming EP.

Sadé 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 significant events, including 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.

All sessions

Sade Awle (CA)

  • 2 June, 2024
  • 9:51pm - 10:00pm
  • De Doelen (Gemeente R’Dam Hall) Kareldoormanstraat 223, Rotterdam

Sade Awele (CA)

  • 2 June, 2024
  • 10:45pm - 10:57pm
  • George Cocktails & Food, Lijnbaan 36-42, Rotterdam