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Meet Nigerian movie Star, Zack Yanni whose film , TREES of PEACE, won Best Features Film and Screenplay awards at the 2021 Africa International Film Festival in Lagos

By Bode Durojaiye.

.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 artist, 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 the 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).

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Zack's education and experience in both corporate finance and the entertainment industry have made him an invaluable associate producer with RR Film Production.

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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. Oftentimes, 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 elps 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.".

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Serialisation of  special interview for the late Royal Phenomenon, His Imperial Majesty, Oba ( Dr.) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, the Alaafin of Oyo , by  His Director of Media and Publicity , BODE DUROJAIYE,  on wide range of contemporary issues. (1)

ON TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Obas must be educated, literate, enlightened, civilized, dynamic, current, lively and not only open to new ideas and suggestions, but must not be too rigid, conservative, myopic and parochial if he must be a successful Oba of the 21st Century. While Obas must be above board in personal conducts, they must be a respectable dung hill. Settlement of inter-personal, inter-ethic and communal disputes or conflicts is another critical area where the Oba could be very central in democratic consolidation and sustainability. This is due to the fact that conflict is part and parcel of human coexistence but peaceful resolution of conflict is one of the hallmarks of democracy and development.

If we adopt the traditional methods of conflict resolution as alternative to the modern judiciary, it would go a long way in improving our current justice system which has not only been over-stretched but also grossly abused. The position here is that the Oba at the centre of traditional justice system could achieve rapid peaceful resolution of inter-personal and communal disputes which have become clog on the wheel of our progress and development.

The Obas have been doing this at the local level but this need to be backed and strengthened by formal governmental authority and recognitions. Apart from the advisory role given to the traditional institutions in the current democratic dispensation, Obas should be seen as the coordinator of general community development as he has natural capability to successfully act as adjudicator, mediator, intercessor and facilitator of community projects and programmes.

Obas  plays a distinctive  role as the ultimate source of supernatural power and authority that sanction and reinforce public morality. It is pressed into full service to maintain social order, peace and harmony.

African traditions  believe that success in life; including the gift of off-spring, wealth and prosperity, are all blessings from the gods and ancestors. They accrue to people who work hard, and who strictly adhere to the customs, and traditional norms of morality of the community, people who strictly uphold the community ideal of harmonious living. Only such people could entertain a real hope of achieving the highly esteemed status of ancestor-hood in the hereafter. The vast majority of norms, taboos and prohibitions is directed towards protecting the community and promoting peace and harmony.

 Communal farmland, economic interests like the market-place, stream, or shrine are generally surrounded with taboos, including who may or may not enter, and when and under what circumstances people are permitted or not to enter such places’’.i

In other words, traditional rulers have been grossly under-utilized given the enormous potentials inherent in their offices, positions and influence. Therefore, they should be accorded a pride of place in our development strategies so that we can fully tap their enormous natural potentials and powers. Obas must be seen as the symbols of the people’s past, custodian of their history and past, upholder and preserver of their culture, customs, an epitome of cultural norms and values of the society such as truth, discipline, courage and responsibility.

Obas must show a sympathetic understanding for the traditions, customs and religion of the people. Without sounding fetish or anti-Christ, the Oba must not only be knowledgeable in the history and customs of his people but he must also be sympathetic to the traditional religions, festivals and rites of his kingdom. This is to ensure that he continues to enjoy the respect, obedience and reverence from his people because his authority and power actually come from the traditions of the people.

Unfortunately, over the years, some traditional rulers have shown total disregard to traditions and customs of their people by engaging in a host of other heinous acts. How do we fathom an Oba who drinks alcohol publicly, an Oba cursing his citizens; an Oba who abuses wearing of crown, and Oba who desecrates culture and traditions?.

To be continued..........

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Archbishop Prince AyoLadigbolu's Response to the Questions posed by Olasunkanmi Akinlotan of The Premium Times on 20/06/2022

1.I have truly joined the Obaship race in Oyo. This decision captured the headlines in many newspapers nationwide. The decision was prompted by countless appeals and pleas from far and near, especially those who are knowledgeable about my devotion to, and undying commitments to the greater progress and prosperity of Oyo Town, and my undeniable records of current contributions to uplifting the Yoruba culture as well as the honour, glory and splendor of the Alaafinnate both here at home and in the global community.

2. As to those who are saying that the contest might be stressful considering my age, I appreciate their kind consideration. However, my age has been an asset in facilitating my current contributions to the development of my Community, and it has never been a hinderance to my availability and visibility. Most importantly, age has never been a negative factor in the selection of an Alaafin. All previous Alaafin's in New Oyo(except one) have had the advantage of age and maturity from which both Oyo and Yoruba Nation have benefited. The only odd single circumstance came about due to exigencies known to historians and most adult members of the public in the 1970s.

3. Your last question came as an allegation; "Some are also saying you are being sponsored."

My first reaction is a total denial of that false assumption. No body is sponsoring me to seek for an opportunity to better serve a Community which I have served and helped for about 40 years as a responsible citizen and community leader. The People are actually urging me and appealing to me to join the race. The pressure is not limited to well-meaning adults but also include a lot of the common people who have been touched one way or another by my patriotic enthusiasm for the growth and development of Oyo Town and the Oyo Metropolitan Community.

While I don't have any sponsor, I can claim the support of many admirers who crave continuity and smooth transition. Thank you for raising these questions.

Archbishop Prince AyoLadigbolu

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