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

Jay Z Grants Rare Interview: "I Nominate Jay for President"

Jay Z Grants Rare Interview: "I Nominate Jay for President"

World

4 years ago

Sarah Jakes: Bishop TD Jakes Daughter Shares Parenting Journey after Becoming Mom at 14

Sarah Jakes: Bishop TD Jakes Daughter Shares Parenting Journey after Becoming...

Celebrities

4 years ago

50 Cent Gives Ja Rule Financial Advice on Social Media, Fans React

50 Cent Gives Ja Rule Financial Advice on Social Media, Fans React

World

4 years ago

Ladies in Legit.ng's Newsroom: Meet Females Who Change Nigeria

Ladies in Legit.ng's Newsroom: Meet Females Who Change Nigeria

People

4 years ago

Heartbreaking As Driver Catches Girlfriend in Hotel With Client Who Requested His Service

Heartbreaking As Driver Catches Girlfriend in Hotel With Client Who Requested...

People

4 years ago

Oscars 2021: Full List of Winners As Anthony Hopkins Beats Chadwick Boseman to Best Actor Award

Oscars 2021: Full List of Winners As Anthony Hopkins Beats Chadwick Boseman to...

World

4 years ago

Power Move: Kanye West bags Deal With Gap Worth Over N370 Billion

Power Move: Kanye West bags Deal With Gap Worth Over N370 Billion

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kanye West has reportedly secured a deal with Gap worth over N370 billion. The US rapper and businessman announced his partnership with the company in 2020.

4 of Queen Elizabeth II’s Impressive Diamond Jewels Collection She Loves the Most

4 of Queen Elizabeth II’s Impressive Diamond Jewels Collection She Loves the Most

World

4 years ago

British Queen Elizabeth II was given the Tiara when she was a princess in 1893 as a wedding present from a group called the ‘Girls of Great Britain and Ireland.

AKA Breaks Speaks After Nelli Tembe’s Passing: “I’m Heartbroken”

AKA Breaks Speaks After Nelli Tembe’s Passing: “I’m Heartbroken”

Entertainment

4 years ago

Kiernan Forbes has broken his silence following the passing of Anele Tembe earlier this month. The rapper said he was still in grief and would focus on healing.

Messy Divorce: Dr Dre and Estranged wife Nicole Young to Be Legally Single Soon

Messy Divorce: Dr Dre and Estranged wife Nicole Young to Be Legally Single Soon

World

4 years ago

Dr Dre and Nicole Young are reportedly expected to be legally single soon while their messy divorce continues. The celeb couple had been married for 24 years.

Rapper Cardi B Set to Start Makeup Line: "Bardi Beauty"

Rapper Cardi B Set to Start Makeup Line: "Bardi Beauty"

World

4 years ago

Cardi B is starting her own makeup line called Bardi Beauty. The rapper wants to make skincare, hair and makeup products. Her company is still being licensed.

Meghan Markle Spotted Out with Archie First Time After Harry's Return From prince Philip's Burial

Meghan Markle Spotted Out with Archie First Time After Harry's Return From prince Philip's Burial

Celebrities

4 years ago

Pregnant Meghan Markle was spotted out with her son for the first time since hubby Prince Harry got back to the US. Royal family fans did not like it though.

Nothing in Common: Kanye West It Was Who Reportedly Asked for Divorce from Kim Kardashian

Nothing in Common: Kanye West It Was Who Reportedly Asked for Divorce from Kim Kardashian

World

4 years ago

Kanye West reportedly asked for divorce from Kim Kardashian because they have nothing in common except their kids. A source said he's the one who wanted out.

Luther Vandross: Fans Celebrate Musician's Greatness on His Posthumous 70th Birthday

Luther Vandross: Fans Celebrate Musician's Greatness on His Posthumous 70th Birthday

Entertainment

4 years ago

Luther Vandross would have turned 70. Fans have been celebrating the Dance With My Father singer on social media and Legit.ng compiled a few facts about him.

R Kelly: Associate Michael Williams Pleads Guilty to Setting Accuser's SUV on Fire to Silence Her

R Kelly: Associate Michael Williams Pleads Guilty to Setting Accuser's SUV on Fire to Silence Her

World

4 years ago

R. Kelly's associate Michael Williams has been found guilty of intimidation and arson after he set ex Azriel Clary's car on fire to silence her in Florida.

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