2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year for British-Nigerian singer/songwriter Sade Olutola.

After first building a following on SoundCloud and Tumblr, the 22 year old released her debut EP, Arrow Heart, in February 2026, blending indie-pop, R&B and rap with her nostalgic 2010s inspired style. Within days of debuting on popular streaming platforms, her tracks Ready 4 It, 2099 and Game For Two collectively earned more than 100k plays. Olutola’s debut headline show in June 2026 quickly sold out following the launch of Arrow Heart, and she’ll be taking the stage this summer at festivals including The Great Escape, All Points East and Reading and Leeds.