The Razz Guy
Directed byUdoka Oyeka
Written byEgbemawei Dimiyei Sammy
Africa Ukoh
Produced byUche Okocha
StarringLasisi 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.

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

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

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.
  14. "AMVCA going down tonight (full nomination list)". Daily Trust. 2023-05-20. Retrieved 2023-06-09.
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