local storiesDecember 30, 2025

An Inspired Chat with Gyasi Tsarnas

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We recently had the chance to connect with Gyasi Tsarnas and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Gyasi, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: When was the last time you felt true joy?
You know what, probably watching the new Superman movie this past summer. As trivial as it sounds, I don’t think I’ve been happier in recent memory than watching it in theaters. I felt vindicated in a sense, finally getting a live-action portrayal of Superman that was that good. No hate to Henry Cavill, but his version was too bleak for me. He wasn’t the same character that I grew up watching in the cartoons or reading in comic books. David Cornswet’s Superman, and by extension his Clark Kent, made me feel like a little kid again. It gave me the same feeling I had whenever I’d watch Justice League Unlimited as a child. Some people called his speech at the end of the film ‘corny,’ but I loved it. Superman needs to be that guy, the one who’s not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve and talk about what it means to be human. Finally seeing that on the big screen made me happier than ever.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’ve been here before, but for those of you who don’t know me, my name is Gyasi Tsarnas. I go by Nixon, often written as nxndii online. I do a lot of things, from writing scripts, taking photos, shooting videos, to helping out on sets. I’ve spent the time since we last spoke developing my portfolio and brand, just trying to get my brand out there and my craft as good as it can be. When I’m not trying to work on professional projects, I spend my time trying to grow a brand on social media. I post on various platforms, like long-form commentary videos on YouTube or short-form edits on TikTok. Overall, I’m just trying to show off the fact that I’m a creative in all aspects. I can do everything, and whatever I can’t do, I’m willing to learn.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I feel like I was a ball of energy before I was given a purpose. That’s not to say I’ve become less of a kinetic force, but now I have something to channel all of that into. Before the world gave me a calling, I felt like I was just moving around the world, putting all my energy into a bunch of things, never taking the time to truly do anything. I jumped from hobby to hobby, career choice to career choice. Now, I feel like I’ve truly found who I want to be and what I want to do. While I’m still trying to get good at multiple things, they all fit into the same vein. I’m able to direct all of that energy and passion into things that go hand in hand.

When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
My answer feels less serious compared to the question, but I feel like it fits, haha. Pain is something you see a lot in my work. My writing shows it, but pain truly shines through whenever I’m working on YouTube videos. I’ve had a recent streak of videos that are just pain covered in a thinly veiled level of sarcastic humor. Whether I’m talking about something trivial, like how a certain movie frustrates me, or something more serious about the state of affairs in the country, I put my pain on display. Lately, it feels like existing is painful, but it’s helped me create. I feel like it’s helped me develop my own specific brand of humor and content that sets me apart from everyone else in the online space.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I’m always going to be a big champion of making joyful stories. As critical as I can be, and as negative as my content can be, a belief that I’m committed to is that there will always be room in the world for positive stories. Regardless of what ‘sells’ or whatever someone tells you is best, there’s always going to be someone out there who could use a ray of sunshine in the world. I feel like people often think a story has to be tragic and full of sorrow to be taken seriously, but I don’t agree with that at all. Now more than ever, the world needs more of those movies and shows that have joy. I’m not saying to remove conflict or obstacles from your narrative, but the entire story doesn’t have to be one big depressive episode. You can laugh, smile, all while crying and feeling angry.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. What will you regret not doing?
There’s a lot that I’d probably regret not doing, but the one I’d regret the most is if I never make those projects that I hold closest to me. I’ve got a wide range of ideas in my head that would be considered ‘weird’ or ‘odd,’ but I’ve never let that stop me from fleshing them out. I’d regret it if one day I let those words get to me and I stopped trying to create those outlandish projects. Whether it be something surrealist and psychedelic, or something full of VFX and giant robots and monsters, I’m always going to have a want to create those things that might be less traditional, and I’d regret never doing that.

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