The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of popular Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as St Janet.
The veteran singer reportedly died on Saturday after a brief illness. Her death was announced on Sunday by publisher and socialite, Otunba Femi Davies, in a post shared on Facebook.
Announcing her passing, Davies described St Janet as a popular Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician known for her vibrant live performances, energetic stage presence and socially unfiltered party songs.
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 widely celebrated for her energetic performances and distinctive musical style, which earned her a loyal following within Nigeria’s Juju music community and beyond.
Throughout her career, she became a familiar presence at social gatherings and celebrations, where her lively stagecraft and party-themed songs entertained audiences.
Her contributions to the Juju and Highlife genres earned her recognition as one of the notable entertainers in Nigeria’s social music scene.
Following news of her death, tributes have continued to pour in from fans, colleagues and admirers, with many mourning her as a talented entertainer whose music brought joy to audiences at countless events.
Her death marks another loss to Nigeria’s rich Juju and Highlife music tradition.
