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.

814 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

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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

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

"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 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

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

Music

2 years ago

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

TV Shows

2 years ago

Lagos govt partners Africa Film Academy to train youths in filmmaking

Lagos govt partners Africa Film Academy to train youths in filmmaking

Movies

2 years ago

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

Music

2 years ago

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

Music

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

Many Nigerian want to further their education abroad but do not know the requirements to qualify them for a visa and admission, Kingsley Ibhazehiebo explains.

"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

2 years ago

Fast-rising Nigerian singer Quiries took after his rapper father who he shared the same stage name. The Come Over crooner shared his many talents with Legit.

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

2 years ago

Many youths have found fame in music, and more are still desirous to be like Ayra Starr, Omah Lay, Rema and the like who became global stars despite their age.

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

2 years ago

Nigerians make their impact felt everywhere in the world. Three Nigerian-born instrumentalists are part of a quartet V4tex making waves in Dubai's nightlife.

"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

2 years ago

London-based Nigerian show host Adesope Olajide has advised celebrities in Africa to look inward and invest in other businesses aside from singing and acting.

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

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

Music

2 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.

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