We bet you can’t guess who showed up in the Spirit Tunnel, dancing and throwing down a few moves. Alright, maybe you can. Yes, it’s the one and only beatboxer we’ve all come to love, and yes, he’s Nigerian too. A proud one at that. We’re talking about KevinOlusola.
The Pentatonix beatboxer made quite the entrance in an all-black ensemble: leather jacket, t-shirt, trousers and trainers. He tied it all together with a silver necklace and his signature mohawk. But let’s not get too carried away with his outfit. What really caught our attention was the way he danced through the tunnel, light-hearted, joyful and full of life.
Kevin was all smiles as he stepped in, cheered on by a lively group who clapped and sang a sweet melody. He moved effortlessly to the rhythm, giving out high-fives to some of the cheerleaders and snapping his fingers in time with the music. It was one of those moments that just made you smile.
And if that wasn’t enough, his chat with Jennifer Hudson was just as engaging. He shared how he was recruited into an a cappella group while casually singing in the shower — can you believe that? He spoke openly about embracing his inner misfit, touched on his new album and treated the audience to an impressive performance that brought together the cello and beatboxing in a way only Kevin could pull off.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/montreal-mayor-valerie-plante.jpg?id=61219153&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C0%2C0%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>What would you do if you were Montreal's mayor for 24 hours (with unlimited power and zero red tape)? That's exactly what we <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MTLBlog/posts/pfbid024vkbjSEAdUcuSvSEasmACTNdNcFkLiawznxod91cfj4bbV6ZyXvye5cwNcg6K146l" target="_blank">asked MTL Blog readers in a recent Facebook post</a>, and the answers did not disappoint.</p><p>From banning orange cones to fixing the STM overnight (somehow), Montrealers had no shortage of bold executive orders they'd pass if given the keys to city hall. Some were funny, some were furious, and others were surprisingly thoughtful.</p><p>Here's what locals said they'd do with one day in <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/val%C3%A9rie-plante" target="_blank">Valérie Plante</a>'s shoes — no city council approvals required.</p><h3>Synchronized traffic lights</h3><br/><p>Several people said their first move as mayor would be to finally fix Montreal's chaotic traffic light system. One commenter called it "something any idiot could manage with effort." </p><p>Others proposed smarter synchronization and implementing intersection sensors to ease congestion and cut down on road rage.</p><h3>Fix the potholes</h3><br/><p>Potholes are as much a part of Montreal's identity as smoked meat and bagels — except nobody's lining up for these craters.</p><p>Dozens of commenters said their mayor-for-a-day decree would be to patch up <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-worst-roads-2025" target="_blank">the city's notoriously busted roads</a> once and for all. Of course, that's probably easier said than done. Montreal's brutal freeze-thaw cycles and constant construction mean potholes are practically a seasonal tradition.</p><p>Still, one can dream.</p><h3>Demolish the Olympic Stadium</h3><br/><p>Built for the 1976 Summer Olympics, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-olympic-stadium" target="_blank">Montreal's Olympic Stadium</a> has long been a lightning rod for controversy. Nicknamed "The Big Owe," the iconic structure left the city with more than $1.5 billion in debt that took three decades to repay.</p><p>It's no surprise, then, that some Montrealers would use their one day in power to flatten it completely. Others had more creative ideas — like one commenter who proposed transforming the space into "the world's biggest indoor tropical water park with beach clubs."</p><p>Given how long our winters are, it's not a terrible idea.</p><h3>New traffic rules</h3><br/><p>Montreal remains one of only a few North American cities where <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal/why-montreal-island-has-no-right-turn-on-red" target="_blank">turning right on a red light is illegal</a>. Unsurprisingly, many are in favour of scrapping that rule altogether.</p><p>Meanwhile, one detailed pitch included banning non-essential truck traffic during rush hour, along with launching a "road repair blitz to clean up the city's crumbling streets once and for all."</p><h3>Tourist tax</h3><br/><p>One commenter floated the idea of tolls or taxes on non-Montrealers entering the city, with the revenue going to public services like health, education, and housing.</p><h3>Toilets in parks</h3><br/><p>This one's pretty straightforward. Montreal's got a ton of parks and green spaces, but many are not equipped with toilets, forcing patrons to find a nearby business to relieve themselves.</p><h3>A city state</h3><br/><p>A few users in favour of a more bilingual Montreal proposed something a little more radical: full separation from the province of Quebec, giving the city an independent budget, no more Bill 96, and freedom to govern itself like a mini country.</p><h3>Cheaper parking metres</h3><br/><p><a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-parking-new-app" target="_blank">Montreal's parking meter hours</a> are another sore spot. One popular idea was to stop charging after 7 p.m. to give drivers' wallets a break and businesses a better shot at afternoon foot traffic.</p><h3>No noise complaints near venues</h3><br/><p>Too many of the city's beloved music venues have been <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-protest-closure-of-la-tulip" target="_blank">penalized or permanently closed due to noise bylaws</a>.</p><p>As a result, one user proposed that residents should not be allowed to file complaints about the racket if they reside within 200 metres of an established live music venue.</p><h3>Remove bike lanes</h3><br/><p>Based on the number of bike-related comments, it's clear that not everyone's on board the cycling train. Some folks just want more space to park their cars, while others want all bike lanes removed and a return to the days when bicycles had license plates. </p><p>Whether that latter suggestion is satire or serious… we'll let you decide.</p><h3>Abolish language laws</h3><br/><p>Multiple commenters took aim at <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-oqlf-french-signs-june-1" target="_blank">Quebec's strict language policies</a>, suggesting the city ditch them altogether to attract more business and boost diversity.</p><p>One user argued that removing the restrictions would "let the city flourish [and] stimulate business."</p><h3>Make public transit free</h3><br/><p>With <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/stm-new-fares-july-1" target="_blank">STM monthly passes</a> now costing more than ever (up to $104 for access to the entire island), several Montrealers said they'd scrap public transit fares altogether if they had a day in the mayor's seat.</p><p>While service is already free for senior citizens, we don't foresee this happening anytime soon.</p><h3>Make a direct metro line to the airport</h3><br/><p>It's one of Montreal's most infamous gaps in public transit — there's still no direct metro line to Trudeau airport. While the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreals-rem-is-officially-rolling-heres-what-its-like-to-ride" target="_blank">REM will eventually connect travellers to the airport</a>, some locals think we're overdue for a more integrated STM solution.</p><p>"Add a metro line to the airport," one commenter wrote bluntly.</p><h3>Let dogs run free</h3><br/><p>One commenter floated an idea that would make life a whole lot better for well-behaved pups and their humans:</p><p>"Dogs will be allowed everywhere off-leash unless they are not nice to others. It will be called the Nice Dog Pass."</p><h3>Put a cap on construction cone clutter</h3><br/><p>If you feel like Montreal is slowly being swallowed by construction zones, you're not alone. From endless detours to mysteriously abandoned work sites, it sometimes feels like orange cones are the city's unofficial mascot.</p><p>One reader proposed a pretty reasonable fix for the issue:</p><p>"No orange cones unless the construction site is being worked on or there's a hazard, and a cap on the number of construction sites open at a time."</p>
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Commissioner Unathi Kamlana has urged leaders to prioritise values over value. Addressing the 11th Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust…
