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.

838 articles published since 09 Jun 2015

Author's articles

Kunle Afolayan speaks on fewer female cinematographers in film industry: “It’s like work for men”

Kunle Afolayan speaks on fewer female cinematographers in film industry: “It’s l...

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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

Alleged chat of Yul Edochie informing May of his secret relationship with Judy Austin resurfaces

Alleged chat of Yul Edochie informing May of his secret relationship with Judy A...

5 months ago

AMAA 2024: Nigeria's The Weekend, Jagun Jagun, S/Africa's The Queenstown Kings emerge top winners

AMAA 2024: Nigeria's The Weekend, Jagun Jagun, S/Africa's The Queenstown Kings e...

5 months ago

Patience Ozokwor, Stan Nze Falz make Funke Akindele's December movie cast: "Dream Team"

Patience Ozokwor, Stan Nze Falz make Funke Akindele's December movie cast: "Drea...

5 months ago

Filmmaker Pascal Atuma collaborates with Katsina state govt to discover new football talents

Filmmaker Pascal Atuma collaborates with Katsina state govt to discover new foot...

5 months ago

“Some forces tried to silenced me and push me out of the music industry”: Singer Humblesmith spills

“Some forces tried to silenced me and push me out of the music industry”: Singer Humblesmith spills

Humblesmith has staged a comeback to the music industry. The singer shared with Legit.ng challenges in his career that took him to the lowest time in his life.

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 social media

Kizz Daniel tried rapping in one of his new songs as another features a beat from Northern Africa. His wife resurfaces on social media vibing with him.

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

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

Singer Yemi Alade recently held a successful concert in Paris, which was packed. After the star-studded event, the singer shared the hurdles she surmounted.

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

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

Proponent of the theatre and stage play, Bolanle Austen-Peters in conjunction with the Lagos state government are hosting the Lagos International Film Festival.

"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 & Yomi Fabiyi

Social critic Ibrahim Koleosho has called on the Lagos state government to wade in the feud within Mohbad's family while warning Iyabo Ojo and Yomi Fabiyi.

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 play drums at 10

Skit maker and fashion influencer Kiekie has launched her game and talent show which comes with eleven different segments, with millions up for grabs.

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

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

Abuja Investments Company Limited managing the Abuja Film Village met with the representatives of the Actors Guild of Nigeria led by its president Emeka Rollas.

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.

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