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 mainstream streaming platforms, her tracks including 2099, Ready 4 It and Game For Two collectively earned more than 100k streams. Olutola’s debut headline show in June 2026 quickly sold out after her EP’s launch, and this summer she is taking the stage at festivals including The Great Escape, All Points East and Reading and Leeds.