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.

809 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

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

28 days ago

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

29 days ago

“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

29 days ago

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

2 months ago

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

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

Music

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

Chude Jideonwo shares how Oprah Winfrey and Brené Brown changed his life: "Grace has steps"

Chude Jideonwo shares how Oprah Winfrey and Brené Brown changed his life: "Grace has steps"

Celebrities

2 months ago

Celebrity interviewer Chude Jideonwo inspires people with stories of others through deep interviews. He shared about the moment his life moved from zero to the top.

“How playing instruments for Gentleman Mike Ejeagha shaped my music career”: Afrobeat artist Spenta

“How playing instruments for Gentleman Mike Ejeagha shaped my music career”: Afrobeat artist Spenta

Celebrities

3 months ago

Fast-rising Nigerian musician and Gentleman Mike Ejeagha's ex-lead guitarist, Spenta, has shared the Gwo gwo gwo crooner's impact on his career as he drops new song.

Grammy 2025: Afrobeats singer Asha Gangali speaks on Tems' win, "She is modern-day Sade Adu"

Grammy 2025: Afrobeats singer Asha Gangali speaks on Tems' win, "She is modern-day Sade Adu"

Music

5 months ago

Asha Gangali compares Tems to Sade Adu after winning a Grammy for Best African Music Performance, talks of Tems unseating some Afrobeats singers on top five table.

Timileyin Ajayi: Lady who missed his karaoke invitation spills, "He runs singing group on Telegram"

Timileyin Ajayi: Lady who missed his karaoke invitation spills, "He runs singing group on Telegram"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Adesewa Ayodele was earlier invited to karaoke by Timileyin Ajayi before he allegedly killed Salome Adaidu. She shared what she knows about the gospel singer.

"How Chioma Akpotha was divinely chosen for her role in Seven Doors": Femi Adebayo

"How Chioma Akpotha was divinely chosen for her role in Seven Doors": Femi Adebayo

Nollywood

6 months ago

Femi Adebayo's new film Seven Doors received many praises. Legit.ng spoke with him, and he shared the hurdles he faced to convince Chioma Akpotha to be a part of it.

Unforgettable moments Wande Coal, Young Jonn, others as Lagos Shopping Festival ends in style

Unforgettable moments Wande Coal, Young Jonn, others as Lagos Shopping Festival ends in style

Celebrities

6 months ago

A-list artists like Adekunle Gold, Teni, Young Jonn, and others treat Lagos shoppers to performances. The Lagos Shopping Festival was tremendously closed by singers.

Sanwo-Olu dances, Adekunle Gold, Ayo Maff, others thrill shoppers at Lagos Shopping Festival

Sanwo-Olu dances, Adekunle Gold, Ayo Maff, others thrill shoppers at Lagos Shopping Festival

Celebrities

6 months ago

Shoppers were entertained during the Lagos Shopping Festival by Adekunle Gold, Ayo Maff and other entertainers. Governor Sanwo-Olu displayed dancing skills.

Wole Arisekola gives daughter Segilola's hand out in a superlative inter-cultural wedding party

Wole Arisekola gives daughter Segilola's hand out in a superlative inter-cultural wedding party

Celebrities

6 months ago

The wedding of media mogul Wole Arisekola's daughter Segilola and her groom Samuel saw affluence on display. The arrival of the couple in style was talk of town.

Mercy Aigbe's husband Kazim Adeoti addresses controversies about his marriages, content creating

Mercy Aigbe's husband Kazim Adeoti addresses controversies about his marriages, content creating

Nollywood

7 months ago

Filmmaker Kazim Adeoti has spoken on his becoming a content creator and Mercy Aigbe's impact. He also addressed some industry topics including his marriages.

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