Sola Sanusi

Education: BA(Ed) English, University of Ilorin (2001), Muck Rack Academy’s Fundamentals of Social Media (2020), Reuter Digital Journalism, GNI Advanced Searches on Social Media (2022), Fighting Misinformation, Advanced Digital Reporting (2024).

Experience: City People Magazine (2003 - 2006), Montage Africa Magazine (2006 - 2007), First Weekly Magazine (2007 - 2008), High Society Magazine (2008 - 2013), Daily Newswatch (2013 - 2014), PRMAfrica (2014 - 2015), Legit.ng (2015 to present).

Awards: Mother Drum Golden Entertainment Writer Recognition Award (2012), Outstanding Achievements in Entertainment Desk Management (Legit.ng 2020), 2023 Legit.ng Outstanding Newsroom Mentor of the Year.

Sola Sanusi is the Head of the Entertainment Desk. She is an astute, veteran entertainment/lifestyle journalist with over two decades of experience in print and digital journalism. Sola has a degree in English from the University of Ilorin, Kwara state. She is a 2005 Celebrity Media Awards nominee and a 2012 Mother Drum Golden Awards Entertainment Writer Recognition recipient. 2025 Women in News: Global Leadership Accelerator fellow. She joined Legit.ng in 2015. Email: sanusi.bodunde@corp.legit.ng.

806 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

Uzor Arukwe comes under fire for grabbing Osas Ighodaro's chest in new movie: "Na Dem Character"

Uzor Arukwe comes under fire for grabbing Osas Ighodaro's chest in new movie: "Na Dem Character"

Nollywood

25 days ago

Billions Worldwide set for Final Surge at the Grand Finale of the Healing Streams with Pastor Chris

Billions Worldwide set for Final Surge at the Grand Finale of the Healing Streams with Pastor Chris

Nigeria

29 days ago

Temi Otedola removes oyinbo man's hand for holding her inappropriately while he photobombed her and Mr Eazi

Temi Otedola removes oyinbo man's hand for holding her inappropriately while he photobombed her and Mr Eazi

Celebrities

29 days ago

Meet Dr Jasper Aziegbemhin: Optometrist passionate about Nollywood: "Filmmaking feels like calling"

Meet Dr Jasper Aziegbemhin: Optometrist passionate about Nollywood: "Filmmaking feels like calling"

Celebrities

a month ago

FG pledges support for creative industry during AFRIMA's patron dinner: "Key to our nation’s future"

FG pledges support for creative industry during AFRIMA's patron dinner: "Key to our nation’s future"

Music

2 months ago

Afrobeats sensation Modola delivers high-energy opening act at London concert with Diamond Platnumz

Afrobeats sensation Modola delivers high-energy opening act at London concert with Diamond Platnumz

Music

2 months ago

New music reality competition Next Afrobeats Star berths, winner gets N160m music deal

New music reality competition Next Afrobeats Star berths, winner gets N160m music deal

TV Shows

2 months ago

The Next Afrobeats Star competition will not only focus on discovering talents but also nurture them through professional development, mentorship, and others.

Dany Walter Speaks on Struggles of Public Figures: "People can turn your story into content"

Dany Walter Speaks on Struggles of Public Figures: "People can turn your story into content"

Celebrities

2 months ago

Social media influencer Danny Walter, aka Ajebo Danny, speaks on the silent struggles of public figures. He shares ways technology can help entertainment.

"We Built World-Class Digital Platform to Showcase Richness of Nollywood": KAVA Boss Chinaza Onuzo

"We Built World-Class Digital Platform to Showcase Richness of Nollywood": KAVA Boss Chinaza Onuzo

Nollywood

3 months ago

African and Nollywood films are in high demand across the globe, but are underrepresented, especially those in the diaspora, save for digital platforms.

Oga Bello To Mark 60 Years on Stage, Unveils His Kids in Acting: “Peace of Mind Helps Me Look Young”

Oga Bello To Mark 60 Years on Stage, Unveils His Kids in Acting: “Peace of Mind Helps Me Look Young”

Nollywood

4 months ago

Oga Bello has opened up about his acting career and the plan he has in place to mark his 60 years on stage during an interview. He mentioned his children in acting.

Oga Bello Speaks on Why His Kids Will Not Inherit Anything From Him, Gushes Over Femi’s Success

Oga Bello Speaks on Why His Kids Will Not Inherit Anything From Him, Gushes Over Femi’s Success

Nollywood

4 months ago

Oga Bello, Femi Adebayo's father, has reacted to the success his children have attained in Nollywood. He stated that he didn't have it in mind to all allow them act.

“He wanted to be lawyer too”: Femi Adebayo opens up on how his father Oga Bello influenced his career choices

“He wanted to be lawyer too”: Femi Adebayo opens up on how his father Oga Bello influenced his career choices

Celebrities

4 months ago

Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo spoke about the influence of his father, Adebayo Salami, also known as Oga Bello, on his acting and law career decisions.

Chimamanda Adichie headlines Things Fall Apart Festival, Pete Edochie, others honour Chinua Achebe

Chimamanda Adichie headlines Things Fall Apart Festival, Pete Edochie, others honour Chinua Achebe

Celebrities

5 months ago

Chimamanda Adichie, literary giants, artists, with other creatives gears to celebrate Chinua Achebe's 1958 novel, Things Fall Apart, in Enugu, in a festival.

Afrobeats singer Asha Gangali transitions to YoungOG, releases new single Ebube

Afrobeats singer Asha Gangali transitions to YoungOG, releases new single Ebube

Music

5 months ago

Afrobeats singer formerly known as Asha Gangali has transformed to YoungOG. His sound and creativity are affected as he rebrands and drops a new single.

Nigerian Joel Kachi Benson's film Madu bags 2 Emmy nominations: "Why I became a filmmaker"

Nigerian Joel Kachi Benson's film Madu bags 2 Emmy nominations: "Why I became a filmmaker"

Movies

5 months ago

Lagos-based Joel Kachi Benson has made the country proud as his film Madu has been nominated for the 2025 Emmy Awards. This is a win for Nigerian film directors.

Sola Sanusi