Watch: The timeless Sade Adu perform "No Ordinary Love"

(image via google image)

I was virtually raised by powerful women who commanded presence through words, academia, performance and overall action. From the literary queens such as Maya Angelou to the business powerhouses like Diane Von Furstenberg, Sheryl Sandberg and Coco Chanel to Beyoncé, Jill Scott and my old time favourite Sade Adu.

Just like the group Lucy Pearl, I have always assumed that Sade was just made up of the woman Sade Adu. I later on learned that Sade the band consists of four members. What magic they make.

The Nigerian born British lead singer with the sultry, silky and soothing voice is the epitome of luxury for me. Luxury is timeless and I believe that Sade Adu is too. Her beauty is eternal. Sade Adu has also managed to also keep the main thing... the main thing, her music. Her private life barely graces publications.

Below is a video of one of my favourite songs by her. The band's album Soldier of Love proved that they are still a force. They remained true to themselves but relevant to a generation that might not appreciate or even know about their earlier offerings.

There are two songs that I would sell a few things to see Sade perform... Those are: No Ordinary Love (Love Deluxe Album,1992) and Morning Bird (Soldier of Love,2010).

(video via vevo)

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