Larry Ndianefo (born 25 August 1981) popularly known by his stage name as Larry Gaaga, is a Nigerian-born songwriter, recording artist, music producer, and record label executive. He gained fame with the success of ‘Gaaga Shuffle’, a song he performed alongside Innocent ‘2Baba’ Idibia.
Early Life and Career
Larry Gaaga was born on August 25, 1981, in Lagos State, Nigeria. Larry hails from the Abia State, Nigeria where he had his basic education and later move to the University of Lagos for his tertiary education.
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.
In 2017, 2Baba released a collaborative track featuring Larry Gaaga, titled “Gaga Shuffle”, the song was named after one of Larry Gaaga’s signature dance moves. 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.
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’. Soon after he released ‘Low’, a collaboration with Wizkid, that has already amassed over 11 million views on YouTube. While Gaaga is signed to Universal Music Group Nigeria, he remains the CEO of Gaaga Muzik.
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.
In addition to music, Gaaga is an oil and gas executive, and sits on the board of KL Oil and Gas. Larry Gaaga is also a brand ambassador for both D’usse and Afa Sports.
While he was still with YSG Entertainment, Larry Gaaga was nominated for the Entertainment Man Of The Year at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards.
Wife, Family and Personal Life
Larry Gaaga is a married man, his wife’s name has been withheld from the public, according to the media sources, the union is blessed with three children.
He keeps an afro hairdo and a thick beard that has white patches. He is light-skinned, has a tall height, and has a muscular build. He resides in Victoria Island, Lagos State, and has choice properties across Nigeria.
Net Worth
Larry Gaaga’s net worth as of 2022 is estimated at around $2 million – $10.5 million.
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