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, ending a career that made her one of the familiar faces in Nigeria’s live music scene.
News of her death was made public on Sunday by publisher and socialite Otunba Femi Davies, who announced the development in a Facebook post.
Davies described Saint Janet as a performer renowned for her energetic stage presence, lively audience engagement and party-themed songs that resonated with fans across the country.
Throughout her career, Saint Janet built a reputation for delivering captivating live performances that blended music with humour and social commentary, helping her carve out a distinct identity within the Juju and Highlife genres.
Her contributions to Nigerian live entertainment earned her recognition as one of the notable female voices in the country’s Juju and Highlife music tradition.
As of the time of filing this report, details regarding her funeral arrangements had not been made public.
