The Razz Guy Explained

The Razz Guy
Director:Udoka Oyeka
Producer:Uche Okocha
Starring:Lasisi Elenu
Nancy Isime
Music:Michael ‘Truth” Ogunlade
Cinematography:Kaghor Crowther Idhebor
Editing:Iseoluwadoyin Emmanuel
Studio:Trino Motion Pictures
Distributor:Filmone Entertainment
Runtime: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] 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 the 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]

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[6] and was released across cinemas on 19 March 2021.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef
2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV SeriesNosa Afolabi[7] [8]
Best Supporting ActorBucci Franklin

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lasisi Elenu is the perfectionist boss in the first teaser for 'The Razz Guy' directed by Udoka Oyeka. Pulse. 2020-03-21.
  2. Web site: Exclusive: Here's a first look at Lasisi Elenu in 'The Razz Guy' directed by Udoka Oyeka . Pulse Nigeria. 2020-03-19.
  3. Web site: Starring Nancy Isime, Lasisi Elenu, Ibrahim Suleiman, Here's a Teaser + BTS Shots from Udoka Oyeka's Coming Film "The Razz Guy" . Bellanaija. 2020-03-19.
  4. Web site: Movie Review: 'The Razz Guy' Shows That In The Midst Of Laughter There Are Lessons To Be Learnt . Koko. 2020-03-19.
  5. Web site: Lasisi Elenu Star in New Comedy Movie "The Razz Guy" . Koko. 2020-03-19.
  6. Web site: Movie Review: 'The Razz Guy' Shows That In The Midst Of Laughter There Are Lessons To Be Learnt. 2021-03-19. Koko TV. en-US. 2020-03-19.
  7. Web site: Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . 2023-04-23 . AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . en .
  8. Web site: AMVCA going down tonight (full nomination list) . Daily Trust . 2023-05-20 . 2023-06-09.