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 2012 Mother Drum Golden Awards Entertainment Writer Recognition recipient. She joined Legit.ng in 2015. Email: sanusi.bodunde@corp.legit.ng.

833 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

Nigerians react as Kizz Daniel turns rapper in new song as wife resurfaces on social media

Nigerians react as Kizz Daniel turns rapper in new song as wife resurfaces on so...

2 months ago

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou co-hosts Yemi Alade's Paris Concert

UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou co-hosts Yemi Alade's Paris Concert

2 months ago

Stage play advocate Bolanle Austen-Peters debuts Lagos International Theatre Festival

Stage play advocate Bolanle Austen-Peters debuts Lagos International Theatre Fes...

2 months ago

"Let Mohbad's soul rest": Social critic Koleosho begs Sanwo-Olu, Iyabo Ojo & Yomi Fabiyi

"Let Mohbad's soul rest": Social critic Koleosho begs Sanwo-Olu, Iyabo Ojo & Yom...

2 months ago

Kiekie launches own talent show, recalls her dad's sweet reaction watching her play drums at 10

Kiekie launches own talent show, recalls her dad's sweet reaction watching her p...

3 months ago

Abuja Film Village: Management seeks collaboration with Actors Guild of Nigeria

Abuja Film Village: Management seeks collaboration with Actors Guild of Nigeria

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 artists, win award

During an award ceremony organised by Mdundo in Lagos to recognise the outstanding achievements in the African music scene, Kizz Daniel and Mercy Chinwo won big.

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 captivating music video

Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel has made public the kind of love he has for his wife and mother of his children. He explains reason he dedicated his new song to her.

"I'm legally single, Mr Jones remains my better half": Ka3na confuses Nigerians on status of her marriage

"I'm legally single, Mr Jones remains my better half": Ka3na confuses Nigerians on status of her marriage

BBNaija Ka3na took to social media to say that she was legally single but her oyinbo husband remained her better half. Followers noted that they were confused.

Film Village: Abuja to Take Over From Lagos as Hub For Entertainment Industry in Africa, Tamuno

Film Village: Abuja to Take Over From Lagos as Hub For Entertainment Industry in Africa, Tamuno

The film industry is getting a great boost with the Abuja Film Village that is being constructed on a 4000 hectare of land in the Federal Capital Territory.

FG bans Nollywood, skits & music videos from depicting ritual killings, money rituals and smoking

FG bans Nollywood, skits & music videos from depicting ritual killings, money rituals and smoking

The federal government, through the censors board, is trying to sanitise the creative industry so that it meets international standards through classifications.

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, drops new single

Mr Eazi and Tekno have agreed to work together to salvage African music. This is as emPawa Africa has signed a partnership deal with the Pana singer.

“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 on Big Beats Records

The Afrobeats genre has taken many young Nigerians off the street, and Big Beats Records, in conjunction with music producer Puffy Tee, is grooming three new acts.

Puffy Tee explains reason Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, others are distancing themselves from Afrobeats

Puffy Tee explains reason Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido, others are distancing themselves from Afrobeats

Music producer Puffy Tee in an interview with Legit.ng explained why the likes of Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy are distancing themselves from Afrobeats.

Puffy Tee explains why music producers turn singers, speaks on working with Zubby Michael, others

Puffy Tee explains why music producers turn singers, speaks on working with Zubby Michael, others

In an interview with Legit.ng veteran music producer Puffy Tee explained why some of his junior colleagues, like Young Jonn and Pheelz, are becoming singers.

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