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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.

555 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

"N30m I won can't get you a space in Lekki": Whitemoney on why he doesn't own a restaurant yet

"N30m I won can't get you a space in Lekki": Whitemoney on why he doesn't own a restaurant yet

Celebrities

3 years ago

"If BBNaija was about ‘physical assets’, I would have made top 5": Ex-housemate JMK claims

"If BBNaija was about ‘physical assets’, I would have made top 5": Ex-housemate JMK claims

TV Shows

3 years ago

"BBNaija positively affected my photography career, I work for Multichoice": former housemate kayvee reveals

"BBNaija positively affected my photography career, I work for Multichoice": former housemate kayvee reveals

Celebrities

3 years ago

"I was offered N20m but I refused to be shipped": Cross spills the tea on relationships and life after BBNaija

"I was offered N20m but I refused to be shipped": Cross spills the tea on relationships and life after BBNaija

Celebrities

3 years ago

Nollywood actress Matilda Lambert shares fun photos as she vacations in US, speaks on Hollywood collaborations

Nollywood actress Matilda Lambert shares fun photos as she vacations in US, speaks on Hollywood collaborations

Celebrities

3 years ago

Exclusive: It's Total Turn Around From Music to Movies Since I Met Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz Speaks

Exclusive: It's Total Turn Around From Music to Movies Since I Met Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz Speaks

Celebrities

4 years ago

WEMA Bank To Reward More Customers in Season 2 of The 5For5 Transact For Rewards Promo

WEMA Bank To Reward More Customers in Season 2 of The 5For5 Transact For Rewards Promo

Money

4 years ago

With the WEMA bank ALAT 5for5 promo, there is something for everyone as newbies can simply open an account with the ALAT by Wema app, or by dialling *945#.

Children's rights advocate Bola Tinubu educates kids, parents on sexual abuse and child protection

Children's rights advocate Bola Tinubu educates kids, parents on sexual abuse and child protection

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

Bola Tinubu, as a children's rights advocate, launches an easier way to teach children how to protect themselves in this time of child predators and abusers.

Femi Kuti and son Made team up for first co-headline show

Femi Kuti and son Made team up for first co-headline show

Music

4 years ago

After their Grammy nomination, Femi Kuti and his first child, Made are having a father-son co-headline concert, a blend of the old and new school Afrobeat.

Jackie Appiah dives for cover as John Dumelo tries to capture her real face without wig or makeup

Jackie Appiah dives for cover as John Dumelo tries to capture her real face without wig or makeup

Celebrities

4 years ago

John Dumelo has revealed the real face of actress Jackie Appiah without make-up and wig. In a video sighted by Legit.ng, the politician was seen filming Jackie.

AMAA 2022: Award Organisers Extend Movie Entry Submission To June

AMAA 2022: Award Organisers Extend Movie Entry Submission To June

Movies

4 years ago

For producers, actors, and directors who thought they have missed the submission of their movies for the AMAA 2O22 award, the closing date has been prolonged.

Los Angeles-based filmmaker spotlights Ooni of Ife, late Alaafin of Oyo in documentary, Bigger Than Africa

Los Angeles-based filmmaker spotlights Ooni of Ife, late Alaafin of Oyo in documentary, Bigger Than Africa

Movies

4 years ago

Los-Angeles based Nigerian filmmaker featured top dignitaries like former president Obasanjo, Prof Wole Soyinka, first class Yoruba kings in Bigger Than Africa.

Nick Cannon Considers Vasectomy After Fathering 8 Children From 5 Different Women

Nick Cannon Considers Vasectomy After Fathering 8 Children From 5 Different Women

Celebrities

4 years ago

Nick Cannon, an American rapper and TV host, has disclosed that he is thinking of getting a vasectomy. Nick has five different baby mamas and eight children.

John Dumelo gets cozy with bestie Yvonne Nelson: "This is kinda disrespectful to the wife",
Fans react

John Dumelo gets cozy with bestie Yvonne Nelson: "This is kinda disrespectful to the wife", Fans react

Celebrities

4 years ago

Ghanaian actor, politician and farmer, John Dumelo, and Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, are captured in a new video where he is giving her a passionate kiss.

Kendrick Lamar drops new album Mr Morale and Big Steppers, talks about Kanye and Drake beef

Kendrick Lamar drops new album Mr Morale and Big Steppers, talks about Kanye and Drake beef

Music

4 years ago

Kendrick Lamar released his new album and in it he addressed the Drake-Kanye beef which he says confused him. His fans have praised him for his lyrical ability.

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