Meet Izaak Theo Adu-Watts: soul singer Sade Adu's only child
Sade Adu, whose full name is Helen Folasade Adu, is a Nigerian-British singer. She is the lead singer of her self-titled band. She is also a mother of one child called Izaak Theo Adu, who released the song Babyfather in 2010.
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Numerous people are curious about the life of Izaak Theo Adu because he was known by another name in the past. Discover what prompted his name change and more about him.
Profile summary
| Full name | Izaak Theo Adu-Watts |
| Gender | Transgender Male |
| Date of birth | 21st July 1996 |
| Age | 27 years (as of 2023) |
| Place of birth | London, Great Britain |
| Current residence | Fresno, California, United States of America |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Black (Jamaican-Nigerian) |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 6ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 172lb (78 kg) |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Marital status | Married |
| Spouse | Emily Margaret Shakeshaft |
| Father | Bob Morgan |
| Mother | Helen Folasade Adu (Sade Adu) |
| Education | Greendale High School |
| Profession | Model and artist |
| Izaak Theo Adu's Instagram | @izaaktheo |
Who is Izaak Theo Adu?
Izaak Theo Adu is a talented model and artist. He is best known as the only child of soul singer Helen Folasade Adu, commonly known as Sade.
How old is Izaak Theo Adu?
Model Izaak Theo Adu is 27 years old as of 2023. He was born on 21st July 1996, and his Zodiac sign is Cancer.
Where is Izaak Theo Adu from?
The model was born in London, Great Britain, and his nationality is British. He is now based in Fresno, California, United States of America.
Who are Izaak Theo Adu's parents?
Izaak Theo Adu's father is Bob Morgan. Morgan is a Jamaican music producer.
Is Izaak Sade's son? Yes, the model and artist is the singer's only child. Sade is a Nigerian-born British singer who is often recognised as an influence on contemporary music.
How many children does Sade Adu have?
The singer has one biological child, Izaak Theo Adu. His ethnicity is Jamaican-Nigerian. She also has a stepson from her relationship with Ian Watts, a former Royal Marine.
Not much is known about Sade's kids because she seldom takes interviews about her personal life. In recent years, more about Izaak has become public, especially since coming out.
Who was Izaak Theo Adu before transitioning?
The model and artist came out as a transgender man on National Coming Out Day in 2016.
Educational background
The artist went to Greendale High School. He has yet to reveal more details about his education.
Career
Sade's son is a model and artist. He posts pictures of his work on social media and is signed with Next Models, a global modelling agency.
Who is Sade's son married to?
Emily Margaret Shakeshaft is Izaak Theo Adu's wife. Emily has been supportive of her spouse throughout his transition journey.
She is a hairstylist who first met him after messaging him on Instagram about his transition journey.
The two wedded on 16th April 2021 on a beach in Hawaii after getting engaged in May 2020. They wore traditional Hawaiian floral garlands on their big day.
Gender transition journey
Growing up, Mickailia was diagnosed with gender dysmorphia. He later decided to undergo a gender transition.
She underwent multiple gender transition procedures and surgeries with the support of his mother and Emily Margaret Shakeshaft.
The journey was not easy. Once he became Izaak, he constantly fought with himself and the world to accept him. The journey was painful and wholly exhausting, but he eventually got through it.
How tall is Sade's son?
Izaak Theo Adu's height is 6ft 2 in or 188 cm, and he weighs about 172lb or 78 kg. He has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Trivia
- He is an animal lover and is particularly fond of parrots, dogs, and cats.
- Shivum Sharma is his favourite disc jockey.
- He enjoys travelling and spending time outdoors with his loved ones.
- He tattooed his initials on Emily's ring finger to mark the couple's engagement.
Izaak Theo Adu is singer Sade's only child. He is a trans model and artist who has shared his gender transition journey online.
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