Actor and filmmaker Omoni Oboli joins Chude Jideonwo in the latest episode of #WithChude to have what the TV host describes as one of the most beautiful conversations he has had his year.
The duo talked about what it means to lose things that are very dear to you: from heart’s work to one’s own father. And then to be restored, even if you don’t recover what is lost. They also talked about her marriage, her career, and the most important lesson that her remarkable life has taught her.
Omoni and Chude bonded in the most sacred tears over seeing their fathers pass. “It was incredibly pure, incredibly powerful, and for me unforgettable,” Chude says.
“I have been counting down to the day that I can share this particular episode – and I really hope it blesses, touches and holds you the way it touched me and our entire crew on the day we had it”.
Watch the video below:
Watch the full episode on watch.withchude.com and listen to the full podcast on listen.withchude.com, or on Apple Premium.
Yesterday’s decision in Flowers Foods v. Brock held that an exemption from the Federal Arbitration Act for interstate transportation workers extends to “last-mile” drivers who…
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-montreal-skyline-featuring-la-grande-roue-and-a-view-of-downtown.jpg?id=56106745&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C12%2C0%2C12"/><br/><br/><p>Ask anyone who calls Montreal home, and they'll probably have a few complaints about the place. But when it comes tothe global stage, we've just outshone every other Canadian city, earning a well-deserved spot among the world's best.</p><p>On January 15, Time Out released its list of <a href="https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/best-cities-in-the-world" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the 50 best cities in the world for 2025</a>, and Montreal landed at number 44 — making it the only Canadian spot to crack the global top 50.</p><p>According to Time Out, Montreal stands out for its vibrant culture, incredible <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/foodie-montreal-restaurants-2025" target="_self">food scene</a>, and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-festivals" target="_self">world-class festivals</a>. The city was also highlighted for having some of the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-neighbourhood-ranked-coolest-in-the-world-2024" target="_self">coolest streets and neighbourhoods</a> on the planet, a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/royalmount-mall-montreal-access" target="_self">brand-new luxury supermall</a>, award-winning hotels, and one of the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-patisserie-best-pastry-shops-world" target="_self">world's best patisseries</a>.</p><p>The ranking, based on over 18,500 global responses, also focused on factors like livability, walkability, and community vibe, with Time Out's city experts weighing in to highlight cities that are especially exciting right now.</p><p>While Montreal dropped from <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/best-cities-in-the-world-2024-ranking" target="_self">No. 29 last year</a>, securing a place on this list is still a testament to the city's undeniable charm.</p><p>And it's not just global experts who are raving about the Quebec metropolis — 88% of Montreal locals gave the city's food scene glowing reviews, while 85% praised its cultural offerings.</p><p>Sorry, Toronto, you might be ahead in some <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/mcgill-university-ranking-2025" target="_self">university rankings</a>, but in the city game, Montreal's taking the lead.</p><p>Meanwhile, Time Out's top city in the world for 2025 was South Africa's legislative capital Cape Town, followed by Bangkok and New York rounding out the top three. Here's the full top 10:</p><ol><li>Cape Town, South Africa</li><li>Bangkok, Thailand</li><li>New York, U.S.</li><li>Melbourne, Australia</li><li>London, U.K.</li><li>New Orleans, U.S.</li><li>Mexico City, Mexico</li><li>Porto, Portugal</li><li>Shanghai, China</li><li>Copenhagen, Denmark</li></ol><p>The entire list is available on Time Out's <a href="https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/best-cities-in-the-world" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
