Drake commissioned a towering, hand-sculpted tribute to Sade's Love Deluxe era — and the artist behind it says it was the hardest thing she's ever made.

"I made this the hardest possible way just to see if I could," Maria said of the custom piece that consists of five different clays and took six months to complete by hand.

Inspired by the singer's iconic 'Love Deluxe' era, the towering tribute took six months and five different clays to complete.

Sade, which was selected for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, joins the short list of former Grammy winners for best new artist who made the Rock Hall. The band, fronted by Sade Adu, is the seventh artist to take both of these honors.

Sade Adu and Fela Kuti have been officially announced as part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This historic double induction celebrates the enduring global influence of Afrobeat and the sophisticated soul of Sade.

Soul legend Sade Adu has swapped her worldwide fame for a secluded life on a farm, where she lives with her partner and continues to create music

“To get peace of mind, you have to be honest. It is sometimes better to get angry in order to be honest.” This powerful quote by Sade Adu highlights the importance of honesty as a foundation for emotional well-being,