UNVEILING THE INSIDIOUS EROTICISM IN SAINT JANET'S MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

Abstract

This article explores the insidious eroticism in the musical performances of Saint Janet, a Nigerian
female pseudo-juju-gospel music practitioner. The paper analyzes her techniques incorporating socio-cultural
themes such as didactic, religious and therapeutic aspects to trap her audience in her web of eroticism. Parody
has been her major compositional technique, with emphasis on reconstructing several Juju-gospel music. The
article suggests that the Christian religious background of the artist and the need to fulfill her daily needs have
been the factors responsible for her insidious creativity. The article also examines the aggressive erotica in
Nigerian popular music and its impact on listeners. The paper argues that in spite of the Christian religious
background of the artiste, it has not stopped her from embarking on the journey of erotica. Rather, it has been
of assistance in her subtle approaches to erotica musical performances.