Popular Nigerian Musician Dies, Cause of Death [Photo]

A popular Nigerian musician has died after a brief illness.

Philips News reports that a veteran Nigerian Juju and Highlife musician, Iyun Janet Oluwatoyosi Ajilore, better known as Saint Janet, has died after a brief illness.

This newspaper understands that the popular Nigerian musician died on Saturday, bringing to an end a career that earned her widespread recognition for her energetic stage performances and distinctive style of engaging audiences.

The death of the controversial singer 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.”

PhilipsNews reports that St. Janet became known over the years 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.

The late musician’s 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.