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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.

782 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

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MURIC’s threat to sue me is absurd, baseless - Falz

MURIC’s threat to sue me is absurd, baseless - Falz

Entertainment

7 years ago

Bobrisky, other celebrities storm Abuja for Tonto Dikeh’s 33rd birthday (photos, video)

Bobrisky, other celebrities storm Abuja for Tonto Dikeh’s 33rd birthday (photos, video)

Entertainment

7 years ago

Ghanaian pastor somersaults three times after member wins N230 billion lotto game (video)

Ghanaian pastor somersaults three times after member wins N230 billion lotto game (video)

People

7 years ago

Nollywood actress ex-husband finds new lover who shares same birthday with her (photos)

Nollywood actress ex-husband finds new lover who shares same birthday with her (photos)

Entertainment

7 years ago

The story of Ooni of Ife that allegedly lived for 400 years, why he is worshipped by every Ooni after him (image)

The story of Ooni of Ife that allegedly lived for 400 years, why he is worshipped by every Ooni after him (image)

Nigeria

7 years ago

Moremi Ajasoro: The woman who used her beauty to save her people where men failed

Moremi Ajasoro: The woman who used her beauty to save her people where men failed

Feature

7 years ago

Ex-beauty queen Iheoma Nnadi weds ex-Super ex-Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike, calls out event planner

Ex-beauty queen Iheoma Nnadi weds ex-Super ex-Eagles striker Emmanuel Emenike, calls out event planner

Entertainment

7 years ago

Former Super Eagles and Olympiakos striker Emmanuel Emenike on Saturday, May 26, married his girlfriend and mother of his daughter, Iheoma Nnadi. Iheoma was the 2014 Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria. The couple has a daughter.

House of Rep leader gives wife assurance with Benz G-Wagon worth N100m on her 50th birthday (photos, video)

House of Rep leader gives wife assurance with Benz G-Wagon worth N100m on her 50th birthday (photos, video)

Politics

7 years ago

The House leader of the 8th House of Representatives has blessed his wife, Yemisi, with a glittering brand new Benz G-Wagon of yellow colour. Just like Davido to Chioma, the G-Wagon got an Assurance plate number.

You are your biggest enemy - Nigerian lady tells Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband, accused him of using and dumping her

You are your biggest enemy - Nigerian lady tells Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband, accused him of using and dumping her

Celebrities

7 years ago

A Nigerian lady has called out Tonto Dikeh’s estranged husband, Oladunni Olakunle Churchill. She is claiming that Churchill kept using and dumping her even when he was about to get married to his ex-wife Bimbo Taiye Coker.

We have been married for 17 years. I have known my wife for 25 years - Afeez Owo speaks on his marriage to Mide Martins

We have been married for 17 years. I have known my wife for 25 years - Afeez Owo speaks on his marriage to Mide Martins

Entertainment

7 years ago

Afeez who is also a movie producer and director opened up on the crisis their marriage suffered two years ago. In 2016, Mide-Martins took to the social media where she claimed that her husband abandoned her and the kids.

Tiwa Savage flashes backside in ripped bum shorts at Wizkid’s concert (photos, video)

Tiwa Savage flashes backside in ripped bum shorts at Wizkid’s concert (photos, video)

Music

7 years ago

It is no longer news that Mavin Records first lady Tiwa Savage and Wizkid have a synergy that works for both of them. That synergy was brought up again at O2 Arena in the UK on Saturday, May 26, , at Wizkid’s show.

Oranmiyan: The real reason behind Oba of Benin’s recent visit to Ile Ife

Oranmiyan: The real reason behind Oba of Benin’s recent visit to Ile Ife

Entertainment

7 years ago

Legit.ng on a recent visit to Ile Ife visited the Oranmiyan groove and learnt that there is more to Oba of Benin’s recent visit than it was publicised. It was gathered that the monarch actually came to collect a particular sword.

Why no other female has been crowned as Ooni of Ife after Queen Luwoo

Why no other female has been crowned as Ooni of Ife after Queen Luwoo

Entertainment

7 years ago

Her reign was said to be filled with terror and fear especially by the men. The female folks in Ife lost the opportunity of being crowned a king again just because of the wickedness perpetrated by Queen Luwoo while on the throne.

Davido's girlfriend Chioma feeds him after winning big at 2018 Headies (video)

Davido's girlfriend Chioma feeds him after winning big at 2018 Headies (video)

Entertainment

7 years ago

Nigerian hottest couple of the moment, Davido and Chioma, can’t seem to get enough of each other. They celebrated the singer’s winnings at the just concluded Headies award. Chioma who is a chef decided to feed her boyfriend.

Alex owns the dance floor again at BBNaija 5 finalists homecoming party (photos, video)

Alex owns the dance floor again at BBNaija 5 finalists homecoming party (photos, video)

Nigeria

7 years ago

To celebrate the Big Brother Naija 2018 five finalists, all the ex-housemates from Double Wahala and See Gobe (2017 housemates) were all present. The host of the last two editions, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was also party hard.

Sola Sanusi