For the premiere of Prime Video’s first African original movie, “Gangs of Lagos”, the pacesetters of Nigerian entertainment industries stepped out, decked in their different and daring designated theme of the occasion, “Owambe Gangster.”
Set in Isale Eko, Lagos, the movie follows a group of childhood friends as they navigate their destiny in a bustling city. The film’s star cast includes Adesua Etomi-Wellington, Chiké, Tobi Bakre, Bimbo Ademoye, Chioma Akpotha, Iyabo Ojo, ToyinAbraham Ajeyemi, Pasuma, Zlatan, Adebowale “Debo” Adedayo (MrMacaroni), Yhemolee, TayoFaniran, DemiBanwo, OlarotimiMichael Fakunle, and DamilolaOgunsi.
Directed and produced by JádeOsiberu, “Gangs Of Lagos” is currently showing on Prime Video.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-poutine-at-a-festival-right-entry-to-a-montreal-poutine-festival.jpg?id=59778303&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C136%2C0%2C136"/><br/><br/><p>Looking for an excuse to enjoy the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-weather" target="_blank">spring weather</a>? Le Grand PoutineFest is returning to Montreal this month, bringing all the indulgence and fun <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/poutine-montreal" target="_blank">local poutine fans</a> have come to expect. </p><p>Kicking off from April 18 to 20 at Marché Central, followed by a stop at Galeries d'Anjou from April 24 to 27, the touring festival promises to be even bigger than before, with an impressive lineup of food trucks, new poutine creations, and plenty of family-friendly activities. And the best part? Entry is completely free.</p><p>This year's menu boasts a range of exciting, unique poutine options that go far beyond the classic version. Some of the standouts include the Poutine Cordon Bleu from Café Hollywood, which combines crispy chicken, ham, béarnaise sauce, and breadcrumbs for a rich twist on the traditional. If you're in the mood for something lighter, Greg's Diner offers a Poutine au Poulet Popcorn, featuring crispy popcorn chicken topped with a tangy honey mustard.</p><p>Vegetarians won't feel left out either, as Smoking Dragon offers a Poutine au Tofu Bang Bang, made with crispy tofu, Thai sauce, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, all served on a bed of crispy fries. </p>
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<p>Beyond the poutine, there will be plenty of entertainment for the whole family, including a giant inflatable obstacle course and skill games. You can also treat yourself to sweet churros from Mademoiselle Croquignole or even a creative Churros Poutine, which pairs churros with caramel sauce, mini marshmallows, and M&Ms for a dessert twist on the classic dish.</p><p>Live performances will add to the festive atmosphere, with shows from Freddie James Project on April 25 and Sylvie Desgroseilliers on April 26 in Anjou. Plus, the festival is introducing exclusive dinner-shows featuring well-known artists, providing a unique way to enjoy both food and live entertainment.</p><p>Here's a full list of the food trucks you can expect to see at the festival this April:</p><ul><li><strong><span>Smoking BBQ</span></strong><ul><li>Poutine au Porc Effiloché</li><li>Poutine aux Côtes Levées</li><li>Poutine de Brisket</li></ul></li><li><strong><span>Greg’s Diner</span></strong><ul><li>Poutine au Poulet Popcorn</li><li>Poutine au Smoked Meat</li><li>Poutine Cheeseburger</li></ul></li><li><strong><span>Smoking Dragon</span></strong><ul><li>Poutine Général Tao</li><li>Poutine aux Dumplings</li><li>Poutine au Tofu Bang Bang (vegan option available)</li></ul></li><li><strong><span>Café Hollywood</span></strong><ul><li>Poutine Homard</li><li>Poutine Souvlaki</li><li>Poutine Teriyaki</li></ul></li><li><strong><span>Café Melting Pot</span></strong><ul><li>Poutine Cordon Bleu</li><li>Poutine Pogo</li><li>Poutine à la Fondue Chinoise</li></ul></li><li><strong><span>Mademoiselle Croquignole</span></strong><ul><li>Regular Churros</li><li>Churros Poutine</li></ul></li></ul><p>All tour dates and program details can be found on the <a href="https://legrandpoutinefest.ca/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabwVNyCwi6YsjRwubvMouqb_3O2xXALCgoj6r2MbnGf2WoFOAKwthxSxzw_aem_apL18seCluLSQFHhUEWFmQ" target="_blank">website</a> as well as on Le Grand PoutineFest's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/legrandpoutinefest" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/legrandpoutinefest/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> pages.</p><h3>Montreal's Le Grand PoutineFest</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_RYBbSikPe/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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<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><p><br/></p>
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-full-moon-in-an-orange-tinted-sky-illustrative.jpg?id=53827316&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C400%2C0%2C400"/><br/><br/><p>If you love cool <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/celestial-events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">celestial events</a>, you're in for a treat this week! The brightest supermoon of the year is set to shine tomorrow night.</p><p> According to <a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/science/space/biggest-brightest-supermoon-full-moon-of-2024-rises-thursday-night" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Weather Network</a>, this full moon will be the biggest and brightest of 2024. It's also the brightest Hunter's Moon Canadians have seen in 17 years.</p><p>So, what exactly is a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/supermoon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">supermoon</a>? Well, a supermoon happens when the moon is both full and also at its closest point to Earth during its orbit, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. </p><p>The Weather Network explains that this Hunter's Moon will be about 16% brighter than a typical full moon and 30% brighter than the one from February.</p><p>And what is a Hunter's Moon? It's the name given to the full moon that comes after the Harvest Moon, which is the full moon closest to the fall equinox. Traditionally, the Hunter's Moon signalled a time for hunting game in preparation for winter, hence the name. The Weather Network says the last time we had a bigger and brighter Hunter’s Moon was back in 2007.</p><p><span></span>The best time to catch the show is when the moon rises in the eastern sky on Wednesday night or sets in the west on Thursday morning. It'll also be visible when it rises again on Thursday evening — since it's a supermoon, you'll actually get two nights of full moon magic!</p><p>Make sure to grab your coat and step outside to look up, because you won't want to miss the most brilliant moon of the year!</p><p><em>This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.</em></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">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" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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