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

Cicely Tyson: World mourns after iconic actress dies at 96 years

Cicely Tyson: World mourns after iconic actress dies at 96 years

World

4 years ago

Oprah Winfrey in tears as Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president

Oprah Winfrey in tears as Kamala Harris is sworn in as vice president

Entertainment

4 years ago

4 years after Trump blocked her on Twitter, Chrissy Teigen becomes only celeb followed by Joe Biden on Twitter

4 years after Trump blocked her on Twitter, Chrissy Teigen becomes only celeb...

Entertainment

4 years ago

Lady Gaga stuns at Biden's inauguration, sings national anthem with golden mic

Lady Gaga stuns at Biden's inauguration, sings national anthem with golden mic

Entertainment

4 years ago

My tweet makes the richest man in the world burst into a cry, Rapper Erigga excited as Elon Musk reacts to his tweet

My tweet makes the richest man in the world burst into a cry, Rapper Erigga...

Entertainment

4 years ago

Nigerian church House on the Rock loses popular pastor of over 25 years to COVID-19

Nigerian church House on the Rock loses popular pastor of over 25 years to...

People

4 years ago

Naira Marley wants Marlians to come live with him, asks family members to message him to come pick them in their homes

Naira Marley wants Marlians to come live with him, asks family members to message him to come pick them in their homes

Music

4 years ago

Indigenous rapper, Naira Marley, has called on family members with Marlians to send him a message so he can come pick them. He asked them not to beat them.

I promise never to block you on WhatsApp, Instagram even Twitter, Comedian Basketmouth tells Cuppy after experience with Zlatan

I promise never to block you on WhatsApp, Instagram even Twitter, Comedian Basketmouth tells Cuppy after experience with Zlatan

Entertainment

4 years ago

After being blocked on social media by Zlatan, comedian Basketmouth made a promise to DJ Cuppy. He said he won't block her on Instagram, WhatsApp or Twitter.

BBNaija winner Laycon learns to drive himself in his Mercedes Benz car

BBNaija winner Laycon learns to drive himself in his Mercedes Benz car

TV Shows

4 years ago

Big Brother Naija winner, Laycon, is perfecting his driving skills as he drove out, reversing, in his Mercedes Benz car with a man spotted instructing him.

Pop legend Madonna's dance academy for children begins operation in Africa where 4 of her adopted kids come from

Pop legend Madonna's dance academy for children begins operation in Africa where 4 of her adopted kids come from

Music

4 years ago

Pop legend Madonna has carried on with her extensive charity work in Malawi by opening up a dance academy for children. It was paid for by her Raising Malawi.

Kylie Jenner unfollows people, family in her inner circle on Instagram, closest friends Sofia Richie, Rosalia not spared

Kylie Jenner unfollows people, family in her inner circle on Instagram, closest friends Sofia Richie, Rosalia not spared

Entertainment

4 years ago

Reality TV star Kylie Jenner started the year by unfollowing her closest pals and family friends on Instagram. Her fans tried to come up with reasons for that.

Ruth Kadiri says jobless actresses are slay queens, reveals different roles she plays affects her look

Ruth Kadiri says jobless actresses are slay queens, reveals different roles she plays affects her look

Entertainment

4 years ago

Film star, Ruth Kadiri, is angry that her job does not allow her to slay like other ladies. She consoled herself saying it is only jobless actresses that slay.

Postpone NIN registration, Comedian Ali Baba charges FG over surge in COVID-19 cases

Postpone NIN registration, Comedian Ali Baba charges FG over surge in COVID-19 cases

Nollywood

4 years ago

Comedian Ali Baba said by asking people to go to the National Identity Management Commission offices, they stand the risk of getting infected with COVID-19.

Anxiety over Wizkid's first baby mama Shola Ogudu and son Boluwatife as she's involved in motor accident

Anxiety over Wizkid's first baby mama Shola Ogudu and son Boluwatife as she's involved in motor accident

Celebrities

4 years ago

Wizkid's first baby mama Shola Ogudu was involved in an auto crash and many of the singer's fans are anxious over her condition and that of her son Boluwatife.

Femi Fani-Kayode welcomes son to the world, shares photo of newborn baby, fans ask of the mother

Femi Fani-Kayode welcomes son to the world, shares photo of newborn baby, fans ask of the mother

People

4 years ago

Femi Fani-Kayode has introduced a newborn baby to the world as his son. The politician showered him with good wishes as he prayed the boy fulfills his destiny.

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