The Nigerian entertainment industry is mourning the death of popular Juju and Highlife singer Iyun Janet Ajilore, widely known as St. Janet.
Publisher and socialite Otunba Femi Davies announced her passing on Sunday in a post shared on his Facebook page.
According to Davies, the veteran musician died on Saturday after a brief illness.
Announcing the sad news, he 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 was admired for her lively performances and distinctive style, earning a devoted following within Nigeria’s Juju music scene and beyond.
During her career, she became a familiar face at parties and social gatherings, entertaining audiences with her energetic stage performances and party-themed songs that connected with many music lovers.
Her impact on the Juju and Highlife genres secured her place among respected entertainers in the Nigerian music industry.
Since news of her death became public, tributes have continued to pour in from fans, colleagues and admirers. Many have remembered her as a gifted entertainer whose music brought happiness to countless people and brightened many celebrations.
