Over the weekend, the movie premiere for “Beast of Two Worlds (Ajanaku),” a film produced by Eniola Ajao in collaboration with Anthill Studios, was a grand display of daring and fierce looks.
In a world where two worlds clash, “Beast of Two Worlds (Ajanaku)” follows the story of a fearless king who must do the necessary to protect his dynasty against all odds. Directed by Odunlade Adekola and Adebayo Tijani, the film stars Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Mercy Aigbe Kazeem, Faithia Williams, Lateef Adedimeji, Sola Sobowale, Ibrahim Chatta, and FathiaBalogun.
See how the movie and style stars showed up to the premiere
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-fancy-cocktail-being-poured-right-a-man-working-behind-a-bar-in-montreal.jpg?id=60063913&width=1200&height=400&coordinates=0%2C136%2C0%2C136"/><br/><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-bars-unique-theme" target="_blank">Montreal's cocktail scene</a> is getting some serious international love.</p><p><em><a href="https://www.theworlds50best.com/bars/northamerica/list/1-50" target="_blank">The World's 50 Best</a></em> just dropped its 2025 ranking of the top bars in North America, and five Montreal spots have made the cut, with two securing their place in the prestigious top 50.</p><p>Topping the Montreal list is Cloakroom at #31. The swanky, dimly lit speakeasy near Peel and Sherbrooke known for its moody ambiance offers bespoke cocktails tailored to each guest's taste. While it's far from impossible to find, you'll need to get past a secret door to make your way into this 25-seat hotspot. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIghDl0ADIN/?img_index=1" 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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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Montreal's other top-50 entry is Atwater Cocktail Club, which ranks #36. Known for its creative cocktails, this underground Little Burgundy hotspot is also easy to miss, as there is no signage. Nevertheless, those who know its charms have done a great job of spreading the word. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGRCKU1xD24/?img_index=1" 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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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Meanwhile, Bar Bisou Bisou, a stylish newcomer in the Old Port landed at #75 on the list of 100.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIuDkK3xdtk/?img_index=1" 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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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Rounding out the Montreal mentions are Bar Bello, a playful Saint-Henri spot at #84, and The Coldroom, a speakeasy near Place d’Armes that slipped into the list at #91.</p><p>This year's top spot overall went to Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City, with other frontrunners from New York, Chicago, and Toronto dominating the top half of the list. Toronto's Bar Pompette also cracked the top 10, coming in at #7.</p><p>In total, 23 Canadian bars were recognized among North America's finest:</p> <ul> <li> Bar Pompette (Toronto) — #7</li> <li> Civil Liberties (Toronto) — #21</li> <li> Botanist Bar (Vancouver) — #26</li> <li> The Keefer Bar (Vancouver) — #28</li> <li> Cloakroom (Montreal) — #31</li> <li> Atwater Cocktail Club (Montreal) — #36</li> <li> Bar Mordecai (Toronto) — #37</li> <li> Mother (Toronto) — #44</li> <li> Library Bar (Toronto) — #51</li> <li> Missy's (Calgary) — #52</li> <li> Prophecy (Vancouver) — #53</li> <li> Civil Works (Toronto) — #55</li> <li> Proof (Calgary) — #58</li> <li> Laowai (Vancouver) — #67</li> <li> Cry Baby Gallery (Toronto) — #68</li> <li> Humboldt Bar (Victoria) — #69</li> <li> Bar Bisou Bisou (Montreal) — #75</li> <li> Bar Bello (Montreal) — #84</li> <li> The Coldroom (Montreal) — #91</li> <li> Meo (Vancouver) — #92</li> <li> Slice of Life (Toronto) — #96</li> <li> Shelter (Calgary) — #99</li> </ul> <p>Cheers to that.</p>
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