“Babyfather” is the second single off Sade’s sixth studio album Soldier Of Love. It was sent to radio airplay on April 20th, 2010.

“Babyfather” is a song dedicated to Sade Adu’s daughter, Ila. It was inspired by the singer’s relationship with her daughter’s father and her current partner.

In 1995, Adu had a brief relationship with Jamaican music producer Bob Morgan and gave birth to their daughter Ila. However, soon after, the couple separated. The singer has since been in a long-term relationship with Ian Watts whom she considers to be Ila’s dad.

Ila Adu actually appears as a background vocalist on the song’s credits.

A music video for “Babyfather”, directed by Sade’s long-time collaborator Sophie Muller, was released through Vevo on May 4, 2010.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=SRsade%20baby%20father&v=XoHWjG6LUsA

The song was nominated in the Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal category at the 53rd Grammy Awards.