The Nigerian music industry is in mourning following the death of veteran Juju and Highlife singer, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as St. Janet.
The news was announced on Sunday by publisher and socialite, Otunba Femi Davies, in a post on his Facebook page. According to Davies, the singer died on Saturday after a brief illness.
“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,” he wrote.
St. Janet was widely respected for her energetic performances and distinctive style, which earned her a loyal following within the Juju music community and beyond.
Over the years, she became a staple at social events and celebrations, where her lively stagecraft and party-themed songs connected deeply with audiences.
Her contributions to the Juju and Highlife genres secured her a place among the notable voices in Nigerian music.
Since the news broke, tributes have poured in from fans, colleagues, and admirers who described her as a gifted entertainer whose music brought joy to many occasions.
