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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.

555 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

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

Music

3 years ago

Canada-based Nigerian Kingsley Ibhazehiebo reveals easiest way to relocate abroad to study

Canada-based Nigerian Kingsley Ibhazehiebo reveals easiest way to relocate abroad to study

Education

3 years ago

"I’m not into aggressive songs like Rema, old Banky W, others influence my music": Budding singer Quiries

"I’m not into aggressive songs like Rema, old Banky W, others influence my music": Budding singer Quiries

Music

3 years ago

8 steps to becoming music star at a young age like Rema, Omah Lay, others by Christopher Okoye

8 steps to becoming music star at a young age like Rema, Omah Lay, others by Christopher Okoye

Music

3 years ago

Meet waving-making singing quartet changing Dubai's nightlife V4tex, 3 of them are Nigerians

Meet waving-making singing quartet changing Dubai's nightlife V4tex, 3 of them are Nigerians

Celebrities

3 years ago

"Jay Z, Diddy use their popularity to create billion dollar empires": Afrobeats hosts Adesope Olajide

"Jay Z, Diddy use their popularity to create billion dollar empires": Afrobeats hosts Adesope Olajide

Celebrities

3 years ago

20-year-old singer Akinthefirst claims top spot on iTunes Nigeria

20-year-old singer Akinthefirst claims top spot on iTunes Nigeria

Music

3 years ago

Young singer Akinthefirst has shown he is set to take Afrobeat to the next level with his songs. The 20-year-old's new song displaced Burna Boy's It's Plenty.

Peter Obi: AGN berates El Rufai on sarcastic statement calling LP presidential candidate a Nollywood actor

Peter Obi: AGN berates El Rufai on sarcastic statement calling LP presidential candidate a Nollywood actor

Nollywood

3 years ago

Nollywood actors are angry with Kaduna governor, El Rufai, calling the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, a Nollywood actor who should not be taken seriously.

Ooni of Ife debuts acting career in historic movie starring Hollywood actors and Lateef Adedimeji

Ooni of Ife debuts acting career in historic movie starring Hollywood actors and Lateef Adedimeji

Movies

3 years ago

The Ooni of Ife has been featured in a movie shot in America starring Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji and some Hollywood stars Dave Sheridan, Amber Rivette.

"Gospel artistes now getting recognition beyond shores of Nigeria": Endless Joy

"Gospel artistes now getting recognition beyond shores of Nigeria": Endless Joy

Music

3 years ago

Many people have ulterior motives for going into music. Gospel singer Joy Ezeh also known as Endless Joy shared her reasons for going into music with Legit.ng.

Famous TikTok song 'Kumama' singer Congolese Grace Lokwa signs record deal with Nigerian label

Famous TikTok song 'Kumama' singer Congolese Grace Lokwa signs record deal with Nigerian label

Music

3 years ago

Popular Congolese singer Grace Lokwa famous for his viral Tiktok song 'Kumama' recently signed to a music label owned by Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss.

Waje cries, hugs Deborah after her performance as other coaches hunt for talents on The Voice Nigeria

Waje cries, hugs Deborah after her performance as other coaches hunt for talents on The Voice Nigeria

Music

3 years ago

Season four of The Voice Nigeria is on its blind audition stage. Coaches, Waje, Praiz, Niyola, Naeto C were seen hustling to get the best talents on their team.

From Screen to Stage: Temi Otedola dazzles as Fulani girl in Motherland The Musical

From Screen to Stage: Temi Otedola dazzles as Fulani girl in Motherland The Musical

Nollywood

3 years ago

Billionaire Femi Otedola's daughter Temi took her acting to the next level as she made her debut in the stage play Motherland the Musical by Bolanle Peters.

"I Will Love to Collaborate With Burna Boy, Davido, Duncan Mighty, Terry G ": Ejyk Nwamba

"I Will Love to Collaborate With Burna Boy, Davido, Duncan Mighty, Terry G ": Ejyk Nwamba

Music

3 years ago

Ejyk Nwamba is an Ogene singer who has taken his brand of music to the next level. The singer who spoke with Legit.ng shared his desires, goal and challenges.

Nathaniel Bassey wins award as Gov Udom Emmanuel bids emotional farewell to Akwa Ibom Carols Festival

Nathaniel Bassey wins award as Gov Udom Emmanuel bids emotional farewell to Akwa Ibom Carols Festival

Celebrities

3 years ago

Gov Emmanuel bids Akwa Ibom Carol farewell being his last as a sitting governor of the state. He also honoured the state born gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey.

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