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Larry Gaaga has been appointed as Vice President, A&R, at Def Jam Africa

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Nigerian record label executive, songwriter, recording artist, and producer Larry Gaaga has been appointed as Vice President, A&R, at Def Jam Africa, a division of Universal Music Group UMG.

Gaaga in his new role will lead the A&R division across English speaking markets, working with, CEO of Universal Music South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa Sipho Dlamini

The Company revealed in the announcement that his team will be tasked with the job of identifying and signing African continental talent that speaks to and resonates with the defining culture and artistry of the Def Jam legacy.

Larry Gaaga has collaborated with several top acts including Davido, Wizkid, D’banj, Tu Baba, Burna Boy, Patoranking, amongst others.

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