Sade was initially turned down by record companies for being "too slow and too jazzy" during a New Wave era known for electronic drums and synth-pop. She would go on to sell over 50 million albums and become the first Nigerian to win a Grammy (+ 3 more).

Sade was initially turned down by record companies for being "too slow and too jazzy" during a New Wave era known for electronic drums and synth-pop. She would go on to sell over 50 million albums and become the first Nigerian to win a Grammy (+ 3 more).