The Razz Guy

The Razz Guy
Directed by	Udoka Oyeka
Written by	Egbemawei Dimiyei Sammy Africa Ukoh
Produced by	Uche Okocha
Starring	Lasisi Elenu Nancy Isime
Cinematography	Kaghor Crowther Idhebor
Edited by	Iseoluwadoyin Emmanuel
Music by	Michael ‘Truth” Ogunlade
Production company	Trino Motion Pictures
Distributed by	Filmone Entertainment
Release date	19 March 2021 (2021-03-19)
Running time	99 minutes
Country	Nigeria
Language	English

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.

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

• Lasisi Elenu as Temi Johnson ^{[6] [7]}
• Nancy Isime as Nadine ^[8]
• Omotunde Adebowale David (Lolo) as Bimpe
• Frank Donga as cleaner
• Iretiola Doyle as Nadine’s aunt
• Imoh Eboh as Aisha
• Bucci Franklin as Agbero
• Ronya Man as American client
• Tina Mba as Nadine's mother
• Andy Femi Moyan as lawyer
• Eric Obinna as Mr. Ikenna
• Broda Shaggi as Dare ^[9]
• Yemi Solade as Mr. Adeyemi
• Ibrahim Suleiman as Dr. Jones ^[10]
• MC Lively as pastor ^[11]
• Norbert Young as Nadine's father
• Shalewa Ashafa

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

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref
2023	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actor in a Comedy Drama, Movie or TV Series	Nosa Afolabi	Nominated	[13] [14]
		Best Supporting Actor	Bucci Franklin	Nominated

See also

• List of Nigerian films of 2021

References

1. "Lasisi Elenu is the perfectionist boss in the first teaser for 'The Razz Guy' directed by Udoka Oyeka". Pulse. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
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.

External links

• Official website
• The Razz Guy at IMDb