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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Exclusive: Top actor urgently needs kidney transplant, son speaks on cause of ailment (photos)

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Exclusive: Top actor urgently needs kidney transplant, son speaks on cause of ailment (photos)

Nollywood

8 years ago

Based on logistics, Nigerians want Efe to drop rap music after their AY Live experience (video)

Based on logistics, Nigerians want Efe to drop rap music after their AY Live experience (video)

Entertainment

8 years ago

Mercy Johnson gives audience more than they expected as she twerks (photo, video)

Mercy Johnson gives audience more than they expected as she twerks (photo, video)

Entertainment

8 years ago

Ladies! THIS former Mr Nigeria is off the market (photos)

Ladies! THIS former Mr Nigeria is off the market (photos)

Wedding

8 years ago

This throwback picture is one photo full of emotions, check it out

This throwback picture is one photo full of emotions, check it out

Entertainment

8 years ago

SO SAD! Nollywood actress dies during childbirth

SO SAD! Nollywood actress dies during childbirth

Entertainment

8 years ago

Funke Akindele’s surprise for her husband's 40th birthday will wow you (photos, video)

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Funke Akindele’s surprise for her husband's 40th birthday will wow you (photos, video)

Entertainment

8 years ago

Nothing like being married to your missing rib, it brings out the best in you. Funke Akindele team up with stepchild surprised her husband on his 40th birthday.

Police amends charges against Seun Egbegbe, arraigns him a third time with elder brother

Police amends charges against Seun Egbegbe, arraigns him a third time with elder brother

Entertainment

8 years ago

For the third time, Seun Egbegbe has been arraigned in court for fraud. He was, this time, arraigned alongside his elder brother and two other accomplices.

Kemi Olunloyo speaks from Port Harcourt prison, alleges her arrest was over Iyabo Ojo, Pastor Ibiyeomie adultery mess

Kemi Olunloyo speaks from Port Harcourt prison, alleges her arrest was over Iyabo Ojo, Pastor Ibiyeomie adultery mess

Entertainment

8 years ago

Finally, Kemi Olunloyo's location is now known. She is in Port Harcourt prison where she is being remanded over her story on Iyabo Ojo and Pastor Ibiyeomie.

SAD: Nollywood loses another actor

SAD: Nollywood loses another actor

Entertainment

8 years ago

Barely two weeks after the death of James Uche, Nollywood suffers another loss. Chike Bryan dies three years after he underwent a successful kidney transplant.

After being kidnapped twice, Mr Ibu reveals why he is an easy target of kidnappers

After being kidnapped twice, Mr Ibu reveals why he is an easy target of kidnappers

Entertainment

8 years ago

Fear of kidnappers is the beginning of wisdom for actors especially Mr Ibu. The comic actor reveals why he was kidnapped twice and how to avoid another one.

Nollywood actors get appointment with Nigerian Communications Commission

Nollywood actors get appointment with Nigerian Communications Commission

Entertainment

8 years ago

This is the season of appointments for Nollywood actors as Helen Paul and Kannywood actor Ali Nuhu get appointment from Nigerian Communications Commission.

ThinTallTony, Tboss can’t get enough of each other in the house, plan kidnapping for one day

ThinTallTony, Tboss can’t get enough of each other in the house, plan kidnapping for one day

Entertainment

8 years ago

It’s getting hotter in the Big Brother Naija house as housemates talk about their feelings for one another with Tboss and TTT talking getting away alone.

Childhood friend calls out Flavour for abandoning him (photos, video)

Childhood friend calls out Flavour for abandoning him (photos, video)

Entertainment

8 years ago

Some childhood friends at times frizzle away by adult age especially when success sets in. That is the case of Flavour and his friend Shakar El who also sings.

When you are on the spotlight in my town you need to pray heavily – Akwa Ibom Speaker on Kemen’s disqualification

When you are on the spotlight in my town you need to pray heavily – Akwa Ibom Speaker on Kemen’s disqualification

Entertainment

8 years ago

Success they say has many parents but not failure. This is not the case with disgraced BBNaija housemate Kemen as Akwa Ibom Speaker speaks up for him.

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