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.

839 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

Grammy 2025: Afrobeats singer Asha Gangali speaks on Tems' win, "She is modern-day Sade Adu"

Grammy 2025: Afrobeats singer Asha Gangali speaks on Tems' win, "She is modern-d...

2 months ago

Kizz Daniel links up with Adekunle Gold in new single 'Pano Tona': "Leave Grammy"

Kizz Daniel links up with Adekunle Gold in new single 'Pano Tona': "Leave Grammy...

5 months ago

Kizz Daniel, Mercy Chinwo emerge highest downloaded male & female African artists, win award

Kizz Daniel, Mercy Chinwo emerge highest downloaded male & female African artist...

10 months ago

Kizz Daniel celebrates heartfelt love for wife in new song 'Double' with captivating music video

Kizz Daniel celebrates heartfelt love for wife in new song 'Double' with captiva...

10 months ago

Tekno joins Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa as shareholder to revolutionise Afrobeats, drops new single

Tekno joins Mr Eazi’s emPawa Africa as shareholder to revolutionise Afrobeats, d...

11 months ago

“OG before IG”: Olu Maintain’s Yahooze producer Puffy Tee to unleash 3 artists on Big Beats Records

“OG before IG”: Olu Maintain’s Yahooze producer Puffy Tee to unleash 3 artists o...

11 months ago

Guinness World Record: 300 level FUOYE undergraduate attempts to beat talking drum for 150 hours

Guinness World Record: 300 level FUOYE undergraduate attempts to beat talking drum for 150 hours

Undergraduate of Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Olaniyi Adewale, embarked on breaking the Guinness world record for longest drumming marathon with a talking drum.

S&D Records' Teeboz shares his experience working with Daddy Fresh, Ruggedman, others

S&D Records' Teeboz shares his experience working with Daddy Fresh, Ruggedman, others

Record label owner Teeboz is not new in the Nigerian music industry. He explains his foray with veteran singers like Ruggedman, Daddy Fresh, Lord of Ajasa, more.

10th anniversary: Kizz Daniel blesses fans with double singles, blends Nupe sounds with Afrobeats

10th anniversary: Kizz Daniel blesses fans with double singles, blends Nupe sounds with Afrobeats

Singer Kizz Daniel has continued to celebrate his 10 years on stage in style as he drops two new songs at the same time after working with four producers.

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

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

Revolutionist Justadetoun has added singing to her resume as she drops a gospel song. Known for jumping on trending topics, Adetoun seeks support.

"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": Fuj music promoter Bobo Omotayo

Bobo Omotayo, founder of Fuji, a Opera has claimed that fuji music is the soul of Afrobeats sound. He has called for the celebration of fuji music influence.

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.

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.

"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

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.

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