British Nigerian singer and actress, Sade Adu, is 60 years old today and music enthusiasts all over the world have been sending warm birthday wishes to celebrate the rare gem.

Fans took to their Twitter page to share some of their favourite photos and quotes of her and described Sade has as an incomparable and phenomenal music icon.

Many also showered praises and eulogies on the veteran singer who has been credited as one of the most successful British female artists in history.

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Some showed more love by sharing short clips of some of her classic songs and magnificent stage performance.

Meanwhile, some of her female fans showed her love by recreating her clean looks, signature sleek hairdo and hoops.

Helen Folasade Adu was born in Ibadan, Nigeria and brought up in Essex, England. Sade gained modest recognition as a fashion designer and part-time model, prior to joining the band Pride in the early 1980s.

After gaining attention as a performer, she formed the band Sade and secured a recording contract with Epic Records in 1983.

Sade is widely considered a musical influence, and her contributions to music have made her a global figure in popular culture for over two decades.

She has been credited as one of the most successful British female artists in history and her work is listed among the finest in modern jazz history.

Her services to music were also commemorated after being awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire chivalry honour in 2002.

See birthday greetings:

January 16th, 1959

“Once a song’s out there, it’s no longer mine.
And that’s the whole purpose of music : to belong to people.”
(Sade Adu)

Happy Birthday to Helen Folasade Adu aka the Soul Goddess ?#HappyBirthdaySade pic.twitter.com/kWcQOeQGE1

— Vinnie Crocker (@Vinnie_Crocker_) January 16, 2019

Happy 60th to the beautifully talented Sade Adu.

Timeless. Class. Honest. Original. pic.twitter.com/wFvDi1edsQ

— Jake Rudh (@JakeRudh) January 16, 2019

Happy 60th Birthday Sade Adu ..WCW even before there was anything WCW .. love you long time ?? pic.twitter.com/qlwOYssdTt

— Wilson KingPin Fisk ???? (@dejazimako007) January 16, 2019

Sade Adu @ 60 drove me to this mood. If you dont/didn’t listen to this queen, you don’t know good music. I had a memorable 100 level listening to her. Her rare voice carries so much emotions. Don’t mind my horrible voice. ? pic.twitter.com/HsPRw5H16g

— [Lawal Lateef D] (@Latchenko) January 16, 2019

Happy birthday to the queen, Sade Adu who’s turning 60 years today. This is timeless beauty. ? pic.twitter.com/t8OLKtj5Mm

— Mokone Finger (@mokonefinger) January 16, 2019

Sade Adu has been credited as one of the moat successful female British artistes and is with about £50 million.

— Deartosin™ (@deartosin) January 16, 2019

Celebrating a Phenomenal ICON! #CelebratingWomenWhoDARE

A Happy Birthday to the incomparable Ms. SADE ADU.

“People generally let me be me. People are aware that I’m not someone particularly begging for attention.” – Sade Adu

Some of my favourite Sade Adu quotes. pic.twitter.com/Yr4tVNijHE

— Juliet ‘Kego #JusticeForOchanya (@julietkego) January 16, 2019

Happy Birthday to you ma as u clock 60years old today. Hurray, Sade Adu is 60. pic.twitter.com/x9cRy3AceP

— olayemi atiba (@0Olayemi) January 16, 2019

Sade’s birthday and if you have…uhhh…like an hour to spare today, you should watch her set from the 1984 Montreux Jazz Festival https://t.co/n45sVkpBWr

— Hanif Abdurraqib (@NifMuhammad) January 16, 2019

Happy birthday Sade Adu, the most beautiful women to ever grace the face of the earth ? pic.twitter.com/tjbor1xVNc

— ???????? (@Leebyyi) January 16, 2019

Sade Adu, carried by her father Adebisi, with her mother, Anne, and elder berother, Banji, Ibadan, 1959.

Though born in Ibadan, Sade hails from Ikere-Ekiti through her father. She clocks 60 today. #HistoryVille pic.twitter.com/H2dwbTLO4q

— HistoryVille (@HistoryVille) January 16, 2019

Today is a day of respect for the magnificent Sade Adu pic.twitter.com/ocnd5jyX96

— low tide (@ImDBro) January 16, 2019

As Sade Adu celebrates her 60th birthday today, her super fan Debola decided to show up in a sleek hairdo, hoops, turtleneck and a denim shirt in honour of the Queen of Soul. ???

We probably should call her Debola Adu from now on because we’re loving this iconic look. ?? pic.twitter.com/TtxFaWyR1H

— Leo Burnett Lagos (@LeoBurnettLagos) January 16, 2019

Inspired by Sade Adu forever and always. Happy Birthday queen. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/vy5Z6DoAty

— Gabrielle B. (@iamgabrielleb_) January 16, 2019

Happy Birthday to Sade Adu.
She is very private, flawless and have amazing discography. pic.twitter.com/ACFSqH594i

— YGB (@offthehotel) January 16, 2019

Happy 60th birthday to British-Nigerian singer, songwriter and model, Sade Adu. Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, she is known for her hit tracks Smooth Operator, Sweetest Taboo and No Ordinary Love. pic.twitter.com/mniAEka1MC

— Deartosin™ (@deartosin) January 16, 2019

My only regret was too young for Sade Adu

Happy birthday Queen. pic.twitter.com/i81uOhbz1X

— iB U R N_J? (@Badboi_BurnJ) January 16, 2019

#Happybirthday SADE ADU!
God Bless you as you turn 60 today!

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— #SELLITINPH ???? (@sellitinPH) January 16, 2019

Happy 60th to the award winning R&B singer, Sade Adu:
The Nigerian born is a Grammy award winner, Helen Folasade Adu was born on January 16, 1959, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. pic.twitter.com/6RrLBM9diA

— #Good gurl Via (@VianneTonic) January 16, 2019

Happy birthday 60th queen. Always loved watching her sing. She’s Nigerian too. Sade Adu pic.twitter.com/efghLfDeA7

— Burga (@OnohChristian) January 16, 2019

My only regret was too young for Sade Adu.
Happy 60th birthday @SadeOfficial ? pic.twitter.com/PN8BkBK9xb

— Phil Andre (@PhilThaCreator) January 16, 2019

Happy 60th birthday today to #Sade Adu. We @tonapou and I, still miss your voice and your songs. From “Your Love is King” in 1984 the moment she hit the air waves with her smooth voice and stunning style we were hooked… #istillmiss pic.twitter.com/onqf0PnkUj

— istillmiss®️ (@istillmisss) January 16, 2019

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SADE ADU!
“As this quintessentially Afropean icon turns 60 this month, I pause once more to consider Sade’s enduring cultural and personal impact.”
By Afropean’s Tola Ositelu.https://t.co/n5YUDOpwDZ#LivingLegend #Music #HappyBirthdaySade pic.twitter.com/GIYoOCYgWv

— The Afropean (@afropeanculture) January 16, 2019

These beautiful ladies will be celebrating Sade Adu on the 17th of January somewhere in Lagos #BackyardLagos @Gidi_Traffic pic.twitter.com/jJcfckKz7L

— Sade Adu (@sadeadulovers) January 7, 2019

Out of the many loves of my life, my dear, you are the softest yet the most powerful.#Sade Adu has inspired me to be the most gentle yet forceful soul I can possibly be.

Happy Birthday, baby. I am so proud to have your beautiful face tattooed upon my skin. pic.twitter.com/L5D4pHi3Hb

— CandyTheOrganGrinder. (@QueenDhami) January 16, 2019

Sade Adu | Is it a Crime pic.twitter.com/O8gDSIbbTP

— Pon Adewalé Mamfa (@jozhthafuture) January 16, 2019

Happy birthday Sade Adu, the most beautiful women to ever grace the face of the earth ? pic.twitter.com/tjbor1xVNc

— ???????? (@Leebyyi) January 16, 2019