Alhaji Wasiu Haruna Ishola who is popularly known as “Lagunja 1″ or “L1″ in short is no doubt making waves and fast becoming the most sought-after Fuji Musician.
Laguna 1 is a younger sibling to the popular Apala Musician and Soyoyo crooner, Alhaji Musiliu Ishola. Both are proud sons who are raising the name of their father, the legendary late Alhaji Haruna Ishola Bello of blessed memory in the front banner of the music industry.
L1 is so talented and highly creative that he does Apala and Fuji with ease. This stands him out among his peers as his overwhelms his audience whenever he mounts the stage to sing. His stage performance is always top notch. He has waxed nothing less than 5 musical albums which are still selling big time in the market.
Another thing that stands him out is powerful voice which is similar to that of the iconic Fuji music sensation of all time, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, K1 De Ultimate. It will interest you to know that L1 once worked under K1 De Ultimate years before 2000 when he assembled his band to start up his music career. He was the one in charge of logistics around music instrument used by K1. Then he was responsible for moving them to the venue of their performance and returning them after the show. During this period, he was observing and learning K1’s style of music which he has mastered and is now making a career from. He is proudly one of the protégés of K1 De Ultimate whom he loves so much.
Over the years, Alhaji Wasiu Haruna Ishola has succeeded in growing the L1 brand to an enviable reputation in Fuji music. The brand has gone beyond the shores of Nigeria. It has become a global brand. The rate at which his fans based worldwide has increased is quite intimidating. You see many of them spend fortune to ensure that they don’t miss his show. Many societies and celebrities in town have him top the list of their preferred artiste for any of their Owambe parties.
Another interesting thing about L1 is that is an endearing personality. He is a very cool, calm and collected. He is someone who easily gets along with people. His interpersonal relationship is worthy of emulation. You need to watch him play to testify potency of his stage craft which catches his audience into the groove at parties.
