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.

840 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

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 Oon...

a year 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...

a year ago

"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 dump...

a year ago

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 recipie...

a year ago

"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 explai...

2 years ago

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, share...

2 years ago

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

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

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

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

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

Grammy-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage releases single, to drop album with Made Kuti, Stonebwoy, others

Grammy-winning reggae group Morgan Heritage releases single, to drop album with Made Kuti, Stonebwoy, others

Three times Grammy-winning reggae family group Morgan Heritage is dropping its new album featuring a couple of African acts like Made Kuti, Shatta Wale, others.

BBTitans: Miracle finds love in Ipelenge as they share cute moments together, forgetting her ex-lover Lukay

BBTitans: Miracle finds love in Ipelenge as they share cute moments together, forgetting her ex-lover Lukay

BBTitans is getting more intense as Miracle seems to be in love with Ipeleng and both have been serenading their fans with their love as they share fun moments.

Lagos govt partners Africa Film Academy to train youths in filmmaking

Lagos govt partners Africa Film Academy to train youths in filmmaking

The Lagos government has joined forces with the Africa Film Academy to train youths in the state in different aspects of filmmaking as part of job creation.

The Voice Nigeria: Michael Jackson Comes Alive As Roland Reenacts Late Pop King's Earth Song

The Voice Nigeria: Michael Jackson Comes Alive As Roland Reenacts Late Pop King's Earth Song

Fans and coaches were swept off their feet by Roland’s remarkable performance of late Michael Jackson's Earth Song on The Voice Nigeria as he remixed the song.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome hosts Benny Hinn, other foreign ministers, releases guidance for 2023 elections

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome hosts Benny Hinn, other foreign ministers, releases guidance for 2023 elections

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is known for inviting foreign ministers during his church programme. He recently hosted gospel singer Benny Hinn, Pastor Dan Willis etc.

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