Trivia

The scars on his face are the result of discoid lupus erythematosus, a type of Lupus that affects the skin, resulting in the classic Lupus "butterfly rash" across the cheeks, and nose. Discoid Lupus can manifest anywhere on a persons' skin, and can lead to scarring and hair loss in some cases. Most people with discoid lupus are sun sensitive, and must take precautions to avoid sun exposure. It has been reported that Seal is currently in remission.

A childhood battle with lupus left him with obvious facial scarring and hair loss.

Seal is of Brazilian and Nigerian descent.

Has 4 children: stepdaughter/adoptive daughter, Leni Olumi Klum (b. May 4, 2004), sons, Henry Gunther Ademola Dashtu Samuel (b. September 12, 2005) & Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel (b. November 22, 2006) and daughter, Lou Sulola Samuel (b. October 9, 2009) with ex-wife, Heidi Klum.

Was in a life-altering motorcycle accident.

October 2007: Was reunited with Hilary Scooling, his foster sister he had not seen in 40 years, during an edition of The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986).

Adoptive father of Helene "Leni" Klum (born 5 May 2004), from Heidi Klum's relationship to Flavio Briatore.

Son of Frances Samuel (Brazilian immigrant) and Adebisi Samuel (Nigerian immigrant), he was raised by a foster family, the Scoolings, in Romford, Essex the first four years of his life.

His favorite songs are "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley, "In The Ghetto" by Elvis Presley, "Mad World" by Tears for Fears, "Back To Black" by Amy Winehouse, "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac, "What It Feels Like For A Girl" by Madonna, "Brass In Pocket" by The Pretenders, "Karma Police" by Radiohead, "Open Your Eyes" by Snow Patrol and "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon. (Source: BBC Radio 2 "Tracks of My Years").

Winner of three Grammy Awards for his hit single "Kiss from a Rose" (1995).

12/23/04: He and Heidi Klum became engaged at a mountain resort in Whistler, BC, Canada.

5/10/05: Married Heidi Klum on a beach in Mexico.

Older brother of Jeymes Samuel, a musician.

1992: Winner of the Brit Awards for British Male Solo Artist, British Album for "Seal" and British Video for "Killer".

2005: His hit single "Crazy" was covered by Alanis Morissette.

Father of Henry Günther Ademola Dashtu Samuel (born on 12 September 2005) and Johan Riley Fyodor Taiwo Samuel (born on 22 November 2006).

His hit song "Crazy" was covered by the heavy metal band Mushroomhead for their album "XIII" (2003).

Brother of Tanya Samuel.