Larry Ndianefo, professionally known as Larry Gaaga, is a Nigerian songwriter, recording artist, music producer, and record label executive. He gained fame with the success of Gaga Shuffle, a song performed by 2Baba Idibia.
Early career
Larry Gaaga began his career in the entertainment industry in 2012 as the General Manager of YSG Entertainment, managing the career of rapper Vector.
He went on to feature on one of Vector’s tracks, "Get Down" alongside 2Baba.
[ That same year, he was nominated for “Entertainment Man of the Year” at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.]
Gaga Shuffle
In 2017, 2Baba released a collaborative track featuring Larry Gaaga, titled “Gaga Shuffle”,[ According to the song’s producer, Dapiano, the track was completely unplanned - it came about when both artists heard the track at the studio and was recorded within 30 minutes.][ It was the success of this song that encouraged Gaaga to pursue his passion for music and performing.
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2018-present
In 2018, Larry Gaaga released five hit singles, including ‘Wonderful’ featuring Wande Coal and Sarkodie, and ‘Doe’ featuring Davido. He also collaborated with artists like Burna Boy, D’banj, Base One, DJ Neptune and Charass. That same year, Gaaga secured a record deal with Universal Music Group Nigeria.
In 2019, Gaaga teamed up with 2Baba again to release the love song ‘Iworiwo’.
In October 2019, it was revealed that Larry Gaaga had worked extensively on the soundtrack album for the sequel of one of Nigeria's premiere film productions, Living in Bondage. The album also featured Davido, Flavour, Peruzzi, Patoranking and 2Baba.
On 13 June 2022, Gaaga was announced as the vice president of Def Jam Africa, and the head of the A&R division across the English-speaking markets in Africa.
In November 2022, Gaaga and 2Baba formed a musical duo with the moniker The Kabal. They released their debut single as a duo tagged Mad Over Hills in the same month.
In September 2023, Larry Gaaga was appointed as the Vice President and General Manager of Gamma in Africa
Awards and nominations
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| 2020 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Soundtrack | | | |
| 2021 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | | |
Other ventures
In addition to music, Gaaga is an oil and gas executive, and sits on the board of KL Oil and Gas.
Discography
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Obodo ft. Phyno, Flavour
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Egedege Ft. Phyno, Flavour and Theresa Onuorah
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Iworiwo Ft. 2baba Shawa Shawa Ft Dj Neptune, Slimcase, Olamide, CDQ
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Doe Ft Davido
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Baba Nla Ft 2baba, Burna Boy & D’Banj
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Azaman ft. Slimcase, 2baba & Peruzzi
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Wonderful Ft. Sarkodie, Wande Coal
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Sho Ja Ft. Base One
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Kiri Koko Ft Shina Peller, Broda Shaggi
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Low Ft Wizkid
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In My Head ft Patoranking
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Doubting Thomas ft Davido
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Man No Be God Ft. Charass
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Abeg Ft, Magnito, Uzikwendu, Slow Dogg and Zoro
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Letter from Overseas ft. Black Sherif
See also
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List of Nigerian musicians
