The final rites for popular Juju/Highlife singer, Iyun Janet Ajilore, popularly known as St. Janet, have been announced, following her death after a brief illness.
St. Janet, who passed away at the age of 53, was widely known for her distinctive brand of Yoruba music, energetic performances and unconventional lyrics that earned her a strong following across the South-West.
As previously reported by TrendscopeNews, her death was announced after a brief illness, throwing colleagues, admirers and members of the entertainment community into mourning.
She was particularly associated with the Faaji Plus style and had over the years carved a unique niche for herself in Yoruba popular music.
According to the funeral programme released by her family, activities in honour of the late artiste will begin on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with a Christian wake, candlelight procession and Artist Night.
The event will take place at the ART/Faaji FM compound, Kola Alagbado, Ijapo, where colleagues, friends, fans and associates are expected to gather to celebrate her life and artistic legacy.
A funeral rite will follow on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at her residence in No. 73 Asipa, Ijebu-Jesha, Oke-Odo, Shoyoye, Abeokuta, according to the programme.
Born in 1973, St. Janet grew up around the Cherubim and Seraphim tradition and was reportedly a chorister before venturing deeply into music.
Her career later took a distinctive turn as she became known for songs and performances that often pushed the boundaries of conventional Yoruba entertainment.
Her music found considerable acceptance at parties, clubs and social gatherings, particularly across the South-West, while her unusual artistic persona also generated controversy and attracted academic interest in areas including gender, culture and Yoruba popular music.
Beyond the controversies surrounding some of her works, St. Janet remained an unmistakable personality in the Yoruba entertainment space. Her stage identity, flamboyant performances and fearless approach to music made her difficult to ignore.
Her death therefore represents the end of a distinctive chapter in the evolution of Yoruba popular entertainment, with the August 25 and 26 ceremonies expected to provide an opportunity for the entertainment community and her admirers to bid her a final farewell.
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