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

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 Chr...

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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 a...

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"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...

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

Peter Obi: AGN berates El Rufai on sarcastic statement calling LP presidential candidate a Nollywood actor

Peter Obi: AGN berates El Rufai on sarcastic statement calling LP presidential c...

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Ooni of Ife debuts acting career in historic movie starring Hollywood actors and Lateef Adedimeji

Ooni of Ife debuts acting career in historic movie starring Hollywood actors and...

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"Gospel artistes now getting recognition beyond shores of Nigeria": Endless Joy

"Gospel artistes now getting recognition beyond shores of Nigeria": Endless Joy

Many people have ulterior motives for going into music. Gospel singer Joy Ezeh also known as Endless Joy shared her reasons for going into music with Legit.ng.

Famous TikTok song 'Kumama' singer Congolese Grace Lokwa signs record deal with Nigerian label

Famous TikTok song 'Kumama' singer Congolese Grace Lokwa signs record deal with Nigerian label

Popular Congolese singer Grace Lokwa famous for his viral Tiktok song 'Kumama' recently signed to a music label owned by Nigerian gospel singer, Moses Bliss.

Waje cries, hugs Deborah after her performance as other coaches hunt for talents on The Voice Nigeria

Waje cries, hugs Deborah after her performance as other coaches hunt for talents on The Voice Nigeria

Season four of The Voice Nigeria is on its blind audition stage. Coaches, Waje, Praiz, Niyola, Naeto C were seen hustling to get the best talents on their team.

From Screen to Stage: Temi Otedola dazzles as Fulani girl in Motherland The Musical

From Screen to Stage: Temi Otedola dazzles as Fulani girl in Motherland The Musical

Billionaire Femi Otedola's daughter Temi took her acting to the next level as she made her debut in the stage play Motherland the Musical by Bolanle Peters.

"I Will Love to Collaborate With Burna Boy, Davido, Duncan Mighty, Terry G ": Ejyk Nwamba

"I Will Love to Collaborate With Burna Boy, Davido, Duncan Mighty, Terry G ": Ejyk Nwamba

Ejyk Nwamba is an Ogene singer who has taken his brand of music to the next level. The singer who spoke with Legit.ng shared his desires, goal and challenges.

Nathaniel Bassey wins award as Gov Udom Emmanuel bids emotional farewell to Akwa Ibom Carols Festival

Nathaniel Bassey wins award as Gov Udom Emmanuel bids emotional farewell to Akwa Ibom Carols Festival

Gov Emmanuel bids Akwa Ibom Carol farewell being his last as a sitting governor of the state. He also honoured the state born gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey.

Aproko Doctor, Actress Tomike, Others Make Top 10 Most Influential Digital Marketers in Nigeria

Aproko Doctor, Actress Tomike, Others Make Top 10 Most Influential Digital Marketers in Nigeria

Content is said to be the new oil. Many youths have found other means of revenue using the digital sphere to create, market or influence using social media.

"I've hosted 3 international shows": Adekunle opens up on life after BBN, taking over from Biggie and shippers

"I've hosted 3 international shows": Adekunle opens up on life after BBN, taking over from Biggie and shippers

Big Brother Naija ex-housemate Adekunle had a good run on the show, and he recently opened up on life after fame, his fans, shippers and others. Read more.

Wonderland reacts to Boxing Day tragedy at its facility, calls for fresh risk assessment by Lagos govt

Wonderland reacts to Boxing Day tragedy at its facility, calls for fresh risk assessment by Lagos govt

The management of Wonderland Lagos has reacted to the unfortunate incident that happened to a child on its premises as seen in a now viral video on Boxing Day.

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