Sade Says the Band Will Not Attend the Rock Hall Ceremony

By Miles Carter, November 11, 2026

On the official Sade website news page, dated 10 November 2026 and headed "Sade Celebrate Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction," the band issued a statement saying it will not be at the ceremony in person.

The statement, presented in all caps on the official page, begins: "Sorry we can't be there in person to celebrate with the other artists. Please know that our absence takes nothing away from how much this recognition means to us."

What else the official statement says

The same post says being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "is both a gift and a timely reminder to give thanks," and thanks "those who voted for us" and "every single person who lets our music into their lives." It thanks manager Roger Davies and says the band is "indebted to the ones who've been with us on this road to get here." The statement names "Sade, Stuart, Andrew and Paul," then turns to late collaborator Mike Pela, calling him "the fifth Sade" and writing, "This is as much yours as ours Mike. Forever our soul mate."

The official page also published an inductee graphic with the post, labeled for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class. The posted statement does not name a ceremony date or venue. Those details are not treated here as part of Sade's text. KAZI has already reported that Wu-Tang Clan is set to be inducted into the Rock Hall on Nov 14, 2026.