Legendary Music Producer, Mighty Mouse Is Dead

– John Oboh (Mighty Mouse)

By Bunmi Onakan

Mighty Mouse, a renowned music godfather in Ajegunle created the ‘Galala’ genre.The veteran music producer, whose real name is John Oboh, is dead.

He created the Ajegunle rhythm in the 90s and he’s considered the godfather of music in the Ajegunle environs died on Monday, September 18 after allegedly battling cancer.

A source close to the family confirmed his death.

Mighty Mouse during his lifetime, created what has come to be recognised by Nigerians as the ‘Galala’ genre of music.

The legendary producer in 1991 approached his sister, Mabel Oboh an actress and popular Talk Show host for financial assistance to establish Jahoha Studio, stating he had a dream about Ajegunle music.

According to his sister, Mighty Mouse explained that “he needed to set up a studio and with it, he would be able to produce all AJ musicians.

“And truly, when the studio opened, the artistes were trooping in to actualise their dreams.”

In September 2017, the movement established by Mighty Mouse recognised Mabel Oboh for her role in grooming music stars at the “Ajegunle to the World Concert” in the jungle city.