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.

845 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

"I don't see the need for that": Living in Bondage star Jide Kene on buying expensive fashion items

"I don't see the need for that": Living in Bondage star Jide Kene on buying...

Fashion

2 years ago

"I can't talk now": Empress Njamah says amid death rumours of best friend Ada Ameh, fans storm actress' page

"I can't talk now": Empress Njamah says amid death rumours of best friend Ada...

Celebrities

2 years ago

Osun 2022: Moment Ademola Adeleke prostrates for Davido's father as he's announced winner of election

Osun 2022: Moment Ademola Adeleke prostrates for Davido's father as he's...

Celebrities

2 years ago

Osun 2022: Portable celebrates PDP's Ademola Adeleke on his victory despite campaigning for APC's Oyetola

Osun 2022: Portable celebrates PDP's Ademola Adeleke on his victory despite...

Celebrities

2 years ago

"I've been supporting Atiku since 2019": Cross talks about politics, accidentally sharing unclad photo

"I've been supporting Atiku since 2019": Cross talks about politics,...

Celebrities

2 years ago

"I've grown up fashion-wise, more conservative and chill", BBNaija Star Angel reveals, advises new housemates

"I've grown up fashion-wise, more conservative and chill", BBNaija Star Angel...

TV Shows

2 years ago

"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

2 years ago

Whitemoney recently had a chat with LegitNG and he opened up about why he doesn't own a restaurant yet. Whitemoney said he doesn't have the huge money required.

"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

2 years ago

Ex-Big Brother Naija housemate, Jumoke Zainab Adedoyin, better known as JMK has said if the show was about having physical assets she would have been in top 5.

"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

2 years ago

BBNaija star Kayvee in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng reveals how he has been able to overcome his mental health struggle by simple ignoring social media

"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

2 years ago

BBNaija ex housemate Cross has talked about why he refused to accept money from fans in the name of 'shipping', even though he was offered N20m. Read more.

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

2 years ago

Nollywood actress Matilda Lambert is presently in the US and she can't keep calm about her visit. She spoke on fulfilling her bucket lists and Hollywood dream.

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

3 years ago

Before meeting Funke Akindele JJC Skillz was a big singer and a songwriter. He had worked with big guns but that changed to making movies since he met her.

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

3 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

3 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

3 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.

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