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

Talent manager Olufemi Oguntamu shares how he grooms successful content creators in Nigeria

Talent manager Olufemi Oguntamu shares how he grooms successful content creators...

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AMAA 2023: Haitian Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis to Attend, Nancy Isime, Rahama Sadau, Richard Ato Host

AMAA 2023: Haitian Actor Jimmy Jean-Louis to Attend, Nancy Isime, Rahama Sadau,...

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Loveworld's Kathy Woghiren gets Phd in music & film, Actors Guild of Nigeria VIP membership

Loveworld's Kathy Woghiren gets Phd in music & film, Actors Guild of Nigeria VIP...

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Felabration: Oxlade gives electrifying performance, explains difference between Afrobeat & Afrobeats

Felabration: Oxlade gives electrifying performance, explains difference between...

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"Filmmakers to earn in dollars," AFRIFF shares as Sanwo-Olu announces $100m African Film City

"Filmmakers to earn in dollars," AFRIFF shares as Sanwo-Olu announces $100m Afri...

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Rihanna and A$ap Rocky unveil 2nd born son's face in adorable photos

Rihanna and A$ap Rocky unveil 2nd born son's face in adorable photos

a year ago

Nigerian lady Idorenyen Uko graduates with flying colours, bags top honors from New York Film Academy

Nigerian lady Idorenyen Uko graduates with flying colours, bags top honors from New York Film Academy

A Nigerian lady, Idorenyen Uko left many spellbound with her excellent performance at the New York Film Academy thus graduating with an amazing grade.

Woman gives away old wigs on Facebook, netizens amused by the scruffy hair's questionable quality

Woman gives away old wigs on Facebook, netizens amused by the scruffy hair's questionable quality

A woman has decided to give away some of her old wigs by selling them on Facebook. People criticised and poked fun at the poor quality of the hair.

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.

"Family and God, everything else comes and goes": Comedian Ayo Makun reacts as fire guts his Lagos house

"Family and God, everything else comes and goes": Comedian Ayo Makun reacts as fire guts his Lagos house

Comedian Ayo Makun popularly called AY, is mourning the loss of his beautiful house to fire on Sunday, August 6. His younger brother has reacted to the loss.

Africa Movie Academy Awards Screening College Begins Selection of Movies for 26 Categories

Africa Movie Academy Awards Screening College Begins Selection of Movies for 26 Categories

Preparation for the 2023 AMAA award has kicked off despite the untimely death of the founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe. Screening of selected movies has started.

Funny video as Segun Arinze displays carpentry skills, loses $100 stake in hit the nail challenge

Funny video as Segun Arinze displays carpentry skills, loses $100 stake in hit the nail challenge

Segun Arinze’s friend Azibaola Robert who was working at a construction site, challenged the actor to nail down a 3-inch nail in four strikes and get $100.

"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.

Emotional photos of African-Americans who trace their root to Ile-Ife, visit Ooni, historical sites

Emotional photos of African-Americans who trace their root to Ile-Ife, visit Ooni, historical sites

Some African-Americans visited Nigeria in search of their root. They visited Ile- Ife, historic tourist sites and paid homage to Ooni and became emotional.

Alade Market: Stinking canal, health hazard Iyaloja Aina Adenuga cries out over low patronage

Alade Market: Stinking canal, health hazard Iyaloja Aina Adenuga cries out over low patronage

Alade Market on Allen Avenue, Ikeja, was a busy marketplace. After its relocation, it lost its glory due to the poor environment. Iyaloja explains the reasons.

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