The curtain has finally closed on the life of Iyun Janet Ajilore, the beloved Juju musician known throughout Nigeria as Saint Janet. She was buried Wednesday at her Abeokuta residence in Ogun State, surrounded by family, fellow artists, and countless admirers who came to pay their respects.
The ceremony was deeply emotional. Video footage showed her children and mourners gathered around her remains in heart-wrenching scenes before the burial. What made this loss even more tragic was its sudden nature, as Saint Janet passed away on August 1, 2026, following a brief illness that was never publicly disclosed.
Prior to Wednesday’s burial, mourners had gathered Tuesday evening at the AIT/Faaji FM compound in Kola Alagbado, Lagos. The candlelight service, Artists’ Night, and Christian wake gave her peers and fans a chance to celebrate her musical legacy. Could anyone have predicted such an abrupt end to her storied career?
Saint Janet’s contributions to Juju music won’t be forgotten easily. Her unique voice and style carved out a distinct space in a genre traditionally dominated by men, inspiring a generation of female performers who followed.
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