Nigeria’s entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as St. Janet.
The beloved singer reportedly passed away on Saturday after a brief illness, bringing an end to a music career that earned her admiration from fans across the country.
The news of her death was announced on Sunday by publisher and socialite Otunba Femi Davies in a post shared on his Facebook page.
Confirming the sad development, Davies wrote:
“St Janet (Iyun Janet Ajilore), a popular Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician known for her vibrant live performances, energetic stage presence and socially unfiltered party tracks, is dead. She died after a brief illness on Saturday.”
St. Janet built a strong reputation in Nigeria’s Juju music scene with her energetic performances, lively stage presence and songs that became favourites at parties, celebrations and social gatherings.
Over the years, she carved out a place for herself in the entertainment industry, winning the hearts of many music lovers with her unique style and ability to entertain audiences.
Following news of her passing, tributes have continued to pour in from fans, colleagues and admirers, who described her as a gifted entertainer whose music brought happiness to countless people.
Her death marks another painful loss for Nigeria’s music industry, where she will be remembered for her contributions to the Juju and Highlife genres.
