Popular Juju Musician St. Janet Dies After Brief Illness

The Nigerian entertainment industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of veteran Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as St. Janet.

News of her passing was made public on Sunday by publisher and socialite, Otunba Femi Davies, in a post shared on his Facebook page.

According to Davies, the celebrated singer 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 widely admired for her electrifying stage performances and distinctive musical style, which endeared her to fans across Nigeria and beyond. Her lively performances and party-themed songs made her a regular attraction at social gatherings, where she entertained audiences with remarkable energy and charisma.

Over the years, she carved out a respected place in Nigeria’s Juju and Highlife music scene, earning recognition for her contribution to the growth and popularity of both genres.

Since news of her death broke, tributes have continued to pour in from fans, fellow musicians and admirers, many of whom have remembered her as a gifted entertainer whose music brought joy, excitement and lasting memories to countless celebrations.

Her passing marks the end of an era for many lovers of Juju music, while her rich musical legacy is expected to live on through the songs and performances that endeared her to generations of fans.