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] and produced by Trino Motion Pictures.

Contents

It was released in cinemas on 19 March 2021. [3]

Plot

The film follows a rude and condescending senior executive who is assigned to oversee an international business merger. His arrogance and highhandedness earn him a curse from an office cleaner, causing him to lose his ability to speak proper English ahead of the crucial deal. He must either find a way to lift the curse and secure the merger or resign himself to his fate. [4] [5]

Cast

Release

The film was shot in 2019, and the official trailer was released on 17 November 2020. The Razz Guy premiered on 14 March 2021 [12] and was released in 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

See also

References

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  2. "Exclusive: Here's a first look at Lasisi Elenu in 'The Razz Guy' directed by Udoka Oyeka". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  3. "Starring Nancy Isime, Lasisi Elenu, Ibrahim Suleiman, Here's a Teaser + BTS Shots from Udoka Oyeka's Coming Film "The Razz Guy"". Bellanaija. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  4. "Movie Review: 'The Razz Guy' Shows That In The Midst Of Laughter There Are Lessons To Be Learnt". Koko. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  5. "Lasisi Elenu Star in New Comedy Movie "The Razz Guy"". Koko. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  6. Razz Guy (2021)
  7. "Starring Nancy Isime, Lasisi Elenu, Ibrahim Suleiman, Here's a Teaser + BTS Shots from Udoka Oyeka's Coming Film "The Razz Guy"". Bellanaija. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  8. "Starring Nancy Isime, Lasisi Elenu, Ibrahim Suleiman, Here's a Teaser + BTS Shots from Udoka Oyeka's Coming Film "The Razz Guy"". Bellanaija. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  9. "Starring Nancy Isime, Lasisi Elenu, Ibrahim Suleiman, Here's a Teaser + BTS Shots from Udoka Oyeka's Coming Film "The Razz Guy"". Bellanaija. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  10. "Starring Nancy Isime, Lasisi Elenu, Ibrahim Suleiman, Here's a Teaser + BTS Shots from Udoka Oyeka's Coming Film "The Razz Guy"". Bellanaija. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  11. "Movie Review: 'The Razz Guy' Shows That In The Midst Of Laughter There Are Lessons To Be Learnt". Koko TV. 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  12. "Movie Review: 'The Razz Guy' Shows That In The Midst Of Laughter There Are Lessons To Be Learnt". Koko TV. 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2020-03-19.
  13. "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 2023-04-23.[ permanent dead link ]
  14. "AMVCA going down tonight (full nomination list)". Daily Trust. 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-06-09.