Popular Juju/Highlife Singer St. Janet Dies After Brief Illness

Popular Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician St. Janet (Iyun Janet Ajilore) has reportedly died after a brief illness.

She was said to have passed away on Saturday, bringing an end to a career that spanned decades and made her one of the most recognizable female voices in Nigeria’s Juju music scene. As of the time of filing this report, her family and management are yet to release an official statement detailing the circumstances surrounding her death.

Widely known for her energetic live performances, bold stage presence and socially provocative party songs, St. Janet carved a unique niche in Nigeria’s indigenous music industry. Rising from a church choir background before embracing Juju music, she became famous for blending traditional Yoruba rhythms with daring lyrical expressions that often sparked public debate while earning her a loyal fan base across the South-West and beyond.

Throughout her career, St. Janet remained unapologetic about her artistic style, insisting that her music reflected societal realities and Yoruba oral traditions. Her performances at parties, concerts and cultural events made her a household name, while her influence inspired discussions about the evolution of female expression in Nigeria’s indigenous music.

Tributes have begun pouring in from colleagues, fans and lovers of Juju music, who remember her as an entertainer with unmatched stage charisma and a fearless personality. Many have taken to social media to celebrate her contributions to Yoruba music and entertainment, describing her passing as a significant loss to the industry.

Prestige News understands that funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in the coming days.