Creativity isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone. It’s also something that isn’t necessarily encouraged in our society and careers.
If you aren’t an artiste, musician or someone in an “artsy” field, you might wonder why creativity is important. If it’s something that doesn’t come easily, is it impossible to be creative?
To Zack Yanni, a globally acclaimed award-winning Nigerian movie Star, but who was born and raised in Benin Republic, that’s not the case.
He believes that creativity is something that grows with time and effort, and it’s worth exploring.
He is of the conviction that being able to see the big picture is important in many areas of life. Whether it’s one’s personal life or a work project, it’s easy to get bogged down and lost in the details.
Said he ,” being creative and letting your mind meander a bit is like taking a walk in the forest. Rather than stopping to focus on one piece of moss, keep wandering down the path and open up the forest. You’re able to see past the trees, in a way” .
Zack Yanni’s film, “TREES of PEACE”, won the Best Feature Film and Best Screenplay awards from international premiere at the 2021 Africa International Film Festival in Lagos, Nigeria!.
The Movie was Premiere at the 36th Santa Barbara International Film Festival Zack Yanni Also attended recently the 75th Cannes International Film Festival.
The TREES of PEACE film is based on events during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, where four women found unity, hope, and strength through one of the world’s darkest tragedies.
Zack Yanni was born and raised in Cotonou, Benin. His grandparents were from Yoruba and Hausa tribes respectively, and precisely from Oyo and Niger State in Nigeria.
After completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Drexel University in Philadelphia, he began his career as an International Tax Consultant at “Big Four” USA accounting firm, Deloitte.
After some time in the corporate world, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue his passion for film acting.
He began by studying the Meisner Technique at the Baron Brown Acting Studio.
Zack is an active member of SAG-AFTRA and has worked in multi-award winning Netflix Original film Trees of Peace written and directed by Alanna Brown and produced by RR Film Production.
Zack has also appeared in various music videos such as Jennifer Lopez (On The Floor) and Kendrick Lamar & SZA (All The Stars, from the Black Panther soundtrack).
Zack’s education and experience in both corporate finance and the entertainment industry have made him an invaluable associate producer with RR Film Production.
Zack is also a passionate fitness and wellness coach that received the 2010 Fitness Model of the Year Award by the Fitness Model International (FMI) and Clark Bartram.
Speaking with FREEDOM ONLINE, Zack said, “creativity has really motivated me. Feeling discouraged and frustrated about something? Mo. Doing something creative has really lifted my spirits and helped me to shake off a bad mood.
“When I am trying to find the solution to a problem, thinking creatively opens up the possibilities. I look at the situation from different angles. Often times, people get stuck on solutions that they’ve always used in the past. While it might still get the job done, it could be done better if it was more creative. That’s how I get unique ideas and how innovators set themselves apart”.
Zack went further, “creative people have open, active minds. They’re usually buzzing with ideas and soaking up inspiration from the world around them. This often makes them more productive because they’re bringing more to the table than someone who doesn’t open their mind to what’s around them. Creative people are always looking for new ways to solve problems, as well, which sparks innovation and increased efficiency. It’s a valued skill in any field.
“It helps you see the big picture, stay motivated, and solve problems. What could be more confidence-boosting than that? When one thinks creatively and overcome all kinds of challenges, you’re proving to yourself that you’re a capable person. Very few good things in life come without some efforts. On the way, creativity makes that process more engaging as well as rewarding”.
