Monday, August 3, 2026 -Juju and Highlife singer, Iyun “Saint Janet” Ayilore, has passed away, The singer, who is known for fusing lewd lyrics with gospel sound, passed away on Saturday, August 1.
Her manager, Jide Bass, confirmed her passing to newsmen.
Saint Janet was often referred to as the general overseer of
the Sinners’ Chapel and St Bottle’s Cathedral. She was well known for sexu@lly
explicit lyrics, blending street slang and erotic storytelling with traditional
Juju music. She was also notorious for offering risque covers of Christian
gospel songs.
Saint Janet had a diploma in Mass Communication from Moshood
Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta. She started singing in her local
church choir at age four. At 18, she joined Los Kenge highlife/juju band as a
backup vocalist in Abeokuta, Ogun.
She was married to her husband, Kayode Iyun, and they
have a son named Orinayo Michael.
May her soul rest in peace, Amen.
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