The Razz Guy
2021 Nigerian film
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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.
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Nancy Isime
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| 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 |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Language | English |
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 |
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| 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 |