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.

806 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

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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

Outrage as Nigerians react to photo of pastor removing lady's undies during deliverance for her to get pregnant

Outrage as Nigerians react to photo of pastor removing lady's undies during deliverance for her to get pregnant

People

7 years ago

Enugu rich man buried in custom-made coffin that looks like lion with fanfare (photos)

Enugu rich man buried in custom-made coffin that looks like lion with fanfare (photos)

Entertainment

7 years ago

Melanin popping: Tiwa Savage shows off well-groomed skin in denim bum shorts (photos)

Melanin popping: Tiwa Savage shows off well-groomed skin in denim bum shorts (photos)

Entertainment

7 years ago

My kids are getting $0, they can manage with good education and their parents - Jason Njoku

My kids are getting $0, they can manage with good education and their parents - Jason Njoku

Entertainment

7 years ago

Omotola Jalade shares her rough road to success story as a challenge from former beauty queen

Omotola Jalade shares her rough road to success story as a challenge from former beauty queen

Entertainment

7 years ago

Davido’s second daughter Hailey plays with bundle of 100 dollar bills (photos)

Davido’s second daughter Hailey plays with bundle of 100 dollar bills (photos)

Entertainment

7 years ago

The singer also had to take some time off the tour to attend the wedding of Fatima Dangote going by the relationship that exists between his father and Dangote. He also decided to attend to fatherly duties to his daughters.

I was paid more than enough to fly in the biggest Hollywood stylist - Fatima Dangote’s stylist reveals

I was paid more than enough to fly in the biggest Hollywood stylist - Fatima Dangote’s stylist reveals

Entertainment

7 years ago

It is not every time that a stylist gets to dress billionaire’s daughter for her wedding. Nigerian celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry, got this once in a lifetime opportunity and he is bragging about it. Read more here.

Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi visits BBNaija housemates, hints on going into music

Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi visits BBNaija housemates, hints on going into music

Entertainment

7 years ago

The housemates, unlike their 2017 counterparts have not been having celebrities visiting them until lately. BBNaija host Ebuka had on Sunday urged viewers to stay tuned as there would be lots of surprises this week.

DJ Cuppy, Temi react as their billionaire father Femi Otedola joins Instagram

DJ Cuppy, Temi react as their billionaire father Femi Otedola joins Instagram

Entertainment

7 years ago

Billionaire Femi Otedola has joined the social media. He recently opened an Instagram page and his daughters were the first to react. He also gave the reason for the step. The oil magnate is not one known with smartphones.

Popular rapper CDQ gives reasons why he can never marry an entertainer

Popular rapper CDQ gives reasons why he can never marry an entertainer

Entertainment

7 years ago

Rapper CDQ who just moved into his newly built house has revealed that he can never marry and entertainer. The Were Yo is using his children to measure who he will get married to. He also spoke about the ladies in musicians lives.

Noble Igwe’s followers slam him over his alleged father’s mud house in the village (photos)

Breaking

Noble Igwe’s followers slam him over his alleged father’s mud house in the village (photos)

Entertainment

7 years ago

The social media celebrity recently visited his hometown in Anambra during the yuletide season and he shared photos of his moments in the village on social media. In one of the photos, the Lagos big boy went to the river to drink.

Nigerians spot resemblance between Lil Kesh and Iyabo Ojo’s daughter Priscilla (photos)

Breaking

Nigerians spot resemblance between Lil Kesh and Iyabo Ojo’s daughter Priscilla (photos)

Entertainment

7 years ago

Does Iyabo Ojo's daughter Priscilla look like YAGI singer Lil Kesh? Nigerians are saying there is some level of resemblance in them with these pictures.

Meet singer Banky W’s adopted elder sister (photo)

Breaking

Meet singer Banky W’s adopted elder sister (photo)

Entertainment

7 years ago

It is no longer news that Banky W is very fond of his family and he does not hesitate to flaunt them on social media. His family always radiates love.

Comedian Bovi goes gaga, steps out to event looking like American rock stars of the 70s (photos)

Comedian Bovi goes gaga, steps out to event looking like American rock stars of the 70s (photos)

Entertainment

7 years ago

Comedian Bovi decided to step out looking totally different. He was spotted rocking old school outfits with long weave and he wants to know who he looks like.

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