Veteran Nigerian Juju singer Iyun Janet Ajilore, also referred to as St. Janet, has been laid to rest in Abeokuta, Ogun State
Following burial services attended by her coworkers, kids, and other family members, Saint Janet was laid to rest at her home on Wednesday.
Before she was buried, her children and other mourners surrounded her remains, and footage from the event recorded poignant moments.
On Tuesday, the AIT/Faaji FM premises in Kola Alagbado, Lagos, hosted the candlelight service, Artists’ Night, and Christian wake.
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Legendary Canadian actor and voice actor Peter Cullen, best recognised worldwide for providing the voice of Optimus Prime, passed away at age 85.
Cullen died quietly on Wednesday at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement issued by his family.
The cause of death was not revealed by the family. When Cullen voiced Optimus Prime, the honourable leader of the Autobots, in the first animated Transformers television series in 1984, he became a household celebrity.
The character became one of the most adored heroes in animation history thanks to his powerful voice and unforgettable delivery.
Later, he reprised the role in several successful live-action Transformers films, starting with Michael Bay’s 2007 adaptation, which brought the character to a new audience.
Cullen had an incredible career spanning several decades outside of Transformers. In addition to providing the voice of many other well-known characters, such as K.A.R.R. from Knight Rider, he also provided the voice of Eeyore, the kind but melancholy donkey in several Winnie the Pooh productions.
In the 1987 science-fiction classic Predator, he also contributed the unique voice effects for the terrifying predator. His portrayal of Optimus Prime had a profound impact on popular culture.
Cullen had an incredible career spanning several decades outside of Transformers. In addition to providing the voice of many other well-known characters, such as K.A.R.R. from Knight Rider, he also provided the voice of Eeyore, the kind but melancholy donkey in several Winnie the Pooh productions.
