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Ade Onayiga

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About Ade

Elegant, low-profile live music - sophisticated R&B-Soul, Easy Listening, AOR-Pop - providing the ultimate ambient backdrop for your guests.
Singing guitarist
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million

Ade is a west-London based singer, musician, songwriter and music producer who has performed in the UK and Europe. He has always been drawn to interpreting classic, timeless sophisticated pop songs. He performs primarily with a steel string acoustic guitar, but also performs with a nylon string guitar if clients prefer a more laid-back repertoire of easy listening, American and Latin American Songbook classics. Ade has also worked as a session and touring vocalist and guitarist with award-winning UK R&B/Pop artists, Omar and Martine Girault. In a recording artist profile in Roots magazine, Ade was described as a "21st century Bill Withers." Bring the smooth, soulful sounds of Ade to your next event. Specialising in a captivating mix of classic R&B-Soul, acoustic Pop, and easy listening, Ade creates an intimate and sophisticated atmosphere perfect for drinks receptions, fine dining, and private gatherings. With a rich, emotive voice and a repertoire that spans Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Tina Turner and the Isley Brothers, to the Bee Gees, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Sting, Seal and John Legend, Ade provides the ultimate easy-listening experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Ade's Song list

R&B-Soul-Pop:
Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
All Of Me - John Legend
As - Stevie Wonder
Baby Can I Hold You - Tracy Chapman
Born Under A Bad Sign - Albert King
By Your Side - Sade
Easy - Commodores
Every Word - Sade
Feel Like Makin' Love - George Benson
For the Love of You - Isley Brothers
Georgy Porgy - Toto
Give Me The Night - George Benson
Grandma's Hands - Bill Withers
Human Nature - Michael Jackson
I Can't Help It - Michael Jackson
I Don't Need No Doctor - Ray Charles
I Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Keep Forgettin' - Michael MacDonald
I Need You - Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville
I'll Be There - The Jackson Five
I'm Gonna Miss You In The Morning - Quincy Jones
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
Kiss from a Rose - Seal
Kiss Of Life - Sade
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Let's Fall in Love - Isley Brothers
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Little Red Corvette - Prince
Lonely Avenue - Ray Charles
Love Me Still - Chaka Khan
My Girl - The Temptations
Never Too Much - Luther Vandross
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Ribbon In the Sky - Stevie Wonder
Sail On - Commodores
(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours) - Stevie Wonder
Sometimes It Snows In April - Prince
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Suddenly - Billy Ocean
Summer Breeze - Isley Brothers
Take Me To The River - Al Green
The Nearness Of You - Dr John
The Thrill Is Gone - BB King
The Tracks of My Tears - Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
Turn Your Lights Down Low - Bob Marley
Until You Come Back To Me - Aretha Franklin
Use Me - Bill Withers
What's Going On? - Marvin Gaye
Where Is The Love? - Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
You Just Can't Smile It Away - Bill Withers
You Make Me Feel Like (A Natural Woman) - Aretha Franklin
Pop/Rock:
All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan
All I Know - Art Garfunkel
Change The World - Eric Clapton
Desperado - Eagles
Fields of Gold - Sting
Fragile - Sting
How Deep Is Your Love? - Bee Gees
I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
I Don't Wanna Fight - Tina Turner
I'll Stand By You - The Pretenders
Imagine - John Lennon
It's Probably Me - Sting
Jealous Guy - John Lennon
Knockin' On Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan
Layla - Eric Clapton
Light My Fire - The Doors
Make You Feel My Love - Adele, Bob Dylan
Message In A Bottle - The Police
New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
On My Own - Patti Labelle & Michael MacDonald
One - U2
One More Night - Phil Collins
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Right Here Waiting - Richard Marx
Secret Garden - Bruce Springsteen
Shade and Honey - Sparklehorse
She's Always a Woman To Me - Billy Joel
Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
The End of the Innocence - Don Henley
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
True Colours - Cyndi Lauper
We Don't Need Another Hero - Tina Turner
Wild Horses - Rolling Stones
You Take My Breath Away - Eva Cassidy
You've Got A Friend - Carole King
Your Song - Elton John
Easy Listening, Jazz/Latin Standards & Lounge-Pop:
Always On My Mind - Elvis Presley
And I Love Her - The Beatles
California Dreaming - Mamas & Papas
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
God Only Knows - Beach Boys
Happy - Michael Jackson
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Hey Girl - George Benson
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
La Vie en Rose - Louis Armstrong
Make You Feel My Love – Adele / Bob Dylan
Rainy Days and Mondays - The Carpenters
Sailing - Christopher Cross
Scarborough Fair - Simon & Garfunkel
The Look Of Love - Dionne Warwick
This Masquerade - George Benson
That's What Friends Are For - Elton, Gladys, Dionne, Stevie
The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress - Jimmy Webb
Walk On By - Dionne Warwick
We Have All The Time In The World - Louis Armstrong
We've Only Just Begun - The Carpenters
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison
Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell
With You I'm Born Again - Billy Preston & Syreeta
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles

Ade's Prices

Last updated: 2026

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£312.50
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£625
Up to 3 hours£937.50
Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event, kindly let me know as soon as possible.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I have a curated iPhone song list that I play between sets and which compliments songs performed from my repertoire list. This is offered at no extra expense.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually set up about 1 to 1.5 hours before the performance time.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Our set lists are crafted to hopefully ensure guests have an enjoyable time. However, I'm happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring my instrument along with a medium size PA system to play acoustically.
Musicianship
Genres:
R&B, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Jazz, Latin jazz, Blues, Easy listening, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Soul, Pop rock, Light music
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Event types:
Corporate event, Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Concert, Cruise, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Composer, Producer, Songwriter, Accompanist, Instrumental teaching, Singing teaching, Audio engineer
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