Sadako Ruth Pointer Johnson (born March 24, 1984), known professionally as Sadako Pointer, is an American singer.

Biography

Born in 1984, Sadako Pointer is the granddaughter of Ruth Pointer of

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. She grew up in

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and

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, and is of Japanese and African American descent. Sadako tours with The Pointer Sisters (Ruth and aunt Issa Pointer). She appeared in the 2014 film ''Proxy''.

References

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