The Razz Guy

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The Razz Guy
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Directed by Udoka Oyeka
Written byEgbemawei Dimiyei Sammy
Africa Ukoh
Produced byUche Okocha
Starring Lasisi Elenu
Nancy Isime
CinematographyKaghor Crowther Idhebor
Edited byIseoluwadoyin Emmanuel
Music byMichael ‘Truth” Ogunlade
Production
company
Trino Motion Pictures
Distributed byFilmone Entertainment
Release date
  • 19 March 2021 (2021-03-19)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

The Razz Guy is a 2021 Nigerian comedy-drama film directed by Udoka Oyeka, written by Egbemawei Sammy [1] [2] produced by Trino Motion Pictures.

Contents

It was released across Cinemas on March 19, 2021. [3]

Plot

When an international business merger is assigned to a rude & condescending senior executive, a curse that affects his ability to speak properly is cast on him by an office cleaner. The movie follows the story of a senior executive whose arrogance and highhandedness earns him a curse that makes him lose his ability to speak proper English ahead of a crucial international business merger deal. He must either find a way to lift the curse and secure the deal or resign to his fate. [4] [5]

Cast

Release

The comedy movie was shot in 2019 with the official trailer for the film was released on 17 November 2020. The Razz Guy premiered on 14 March 2021 [12] and was released across cinemas on 19 March 2021.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV SeriesNosa AfolabiNominated [13] [14]
Best Supporting ActorBucci FranklinNominated

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