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

Controversial activist JustAdetoun turns gospel singer, drops single on birthday with Kent Edunjobi

Controversial activist JustAdetoun turns gospel singer, drops single on birthday...

Music

a year ago

"Family and God, everything else comes and goes": Comedian Ayo Makun reacts as fire guts his Lagos house

"Family and God, everything else comes and goes": Comedian Ayo Makun reacts as...

Celebrities

a year ago

Africa Movie Academy Awards Screening College Begins Selection of Movies for 26 Categories

Africa Movie Academy Awards Screening College Begins Selection of Movies for...

Movies

a year ago

Funny video as Segun Arinze displays carpentry skills, loses $100 stake in hit the nail challenge

Funny video as Segun Arinze displays carpentry skills, loses $100 stake in hit...

Celebrities

a year ago

"Now feels like the perfect time to celebrate phenomenal influence of fuji music": Fuj music promoter Bobo Omotayo

"Now feels like the perfect time to celebrate phenomenal influence of fuji...

Music

a year ago

Emotional photos of African-Americans who trace their root to Ile-Ife, visit Ooni, historical sites

Emotional photos of African-Americans who trace their root to Ile-Ife, visit...

Celebrities

2 years ago

Alade Market: Stinking canal, health hazard Iyaloja Aina Adenuga cries out over low patronage

Alade Market: Stinking canal, health hazard Iyaloja Aina Adenuga cries out over low patronage

Nigeria

2 years ago

Alade Market on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, was a busy marketplace. After its relocation, it lost its glory due to the poor environment. Iyaloja explains the reasons.

"I have no regrets sacrificing family for career": Shaffy Bello opens up on dumping her marriage for acting

"I have no regrets sacrificing family for career": Shaffy Bello opens up on dumping her marriage for acting

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello discussed her failed marriage where she had to leave her two kids with her ex-husband in the US. She said she has no regret.

Davido celebrates as he makes President Buhari's list of national honour recipients

Davido celebrates as he makes President Buhari's list of national honour recipients

Celebrities

2 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has gifted music star Davido a national honour. The excited TIMELESS singer shares the good news on his instastory with his fans.

"I'm qualified to be called Pasuma's father": Veteran actor Charles Olumo explains relationship with singer's mum

"I'm qualified to be called Pasuma's father": Veteran actor Charles Olumo explains relationship with singer's mum

Celebrities

2 years ago

Many know Fuji singer Pasuma's mother, who recently died but not his father. Veteran actor Charles Olumo was once named as his father, the actor explains why.

Austria-Based singer Rose May Alaba reveals Afrobeat as core of her sound, shares combining fashion with music

Austria-Based singer Rose May Alaba reveals Afrobeat as core of her sound, shares combining fashion with music

Celebrities

2 years ago

Singer Rose May Alaba is the younger sister of footballer David Alaba. Her music has a unique blend of energy and soul. She combines Afrobeat, R&B and pop.

Nigerian Idol season 8 winner to win N100m worth prizes, Dbanj, Simi and Obi Asika retain as judges

Nigerian Idol season 8 winner to win N100m worth prizes, Dbanj, Simi and Obi Asika retain as judges

TV Shows

2 years ago

Season eight of the Nigerian Idol is set to begin. Organisers said there was an increment of 10% in the entries received. Dbanj, Simi and Obi Asika are judges.

BBTitans Miracle reveals family owns big company in Nigeria, shares his next big move

BBTitans Miracle reveals family owns big company in Nigeria, shares his next big move

Celebrities

2 years ago

Many were unaware that BBTitans star Miracle is from a rich family who owns a big company. Miracle said he wants to make a name in the entertainment industry.

"I've mapped out free land for you": Ooni tells Afro-Brazilians, inducts President Lula as Oduduwa descendant

"I've mapped out free land for you": Ooni tells Afro-Brazilians, inducts President Lula as Oduduwa descendant

Celebrities

2 years ago

Ooni of Ife inaugurated Isese Day, a day of traditional worship, in Brazil during his five-day visit to the country. He met with President Lula and legislators.

Ooni declares Quilombola in Brazil Yoruba Territory during his historic Visit

Ooni declares Quilombola in Brazil Yoruba Territory during his historic Visit

Celebrities

2 years ago

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Ogunwusi, in his propagation of the Yoruba culture, has pronounced the Quilombola community in Brazil Yoruba territory amidst celebration..

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