Veteran Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, popularly known as Saint Janet, has died after a brief illness.
The entertainer reportedly passed away on Saturday, bringing to an end a career that earned her widespread recognition for her energetic stage performances and distinctive style of engaging audiences.
Her death was announced on Sunday by publisher and socialite Otunba Femi Davies in a post on his Facebook page.
Confirming the 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.”
Over the years, St. Janet became known for her ability to connect with audiences through performances that combined music with wit and social commentary, helping to distinguish her from many of her contemporaries.
Her contributions to the Juju and Highlife genres also cemented her place as one of the notable entertainers associated with the vibrant Nigerian live music culture.
Funeral arrangements had not been announced as of the time of filing this report.
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