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The Best Parts of Coming 2 America Are the Perfectly Placed Cameos
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When a classic film spawns a sequel, there are very few ways that the new entry can top the original. But a really great way to bring some more life into your favourite is by welcoming new faces! Coming 2 America does this in spades, bringing back the first film’s brilliant cast and casting an array of new stars to – as the Spice Girls once said – spice up our lives. But they didn’t stop there! From NBA legends to iconic musicians and a fictional elephant, Coming 2 America has some truly unforgettable cameos that make the watch worth it. Scroll ahead for our roundup of celebrity cameos amid the nostalgia overload that is Prince Akeem’s return.
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Vanessa Bell Calloway as Imani Izzi
Calloway reprises her role as Imani, General Izzi’s younger sister. In the first film, she’s offered to Akeem as a potential bride that is made to continuously barked like a dog because he asked her to.
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Garcelle Beauvais as the Rose Bearer Priestess
Beauvais returns as the leader of the rose bearers who shower the palace floor with flowers during royal events.
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Louie Anderson as Maurice
Anderson returned for the sequel in his original role as loyal McDowell employee, Maurice.
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Morgan Freeman as Himself
Freeman fulfills the role as presenter at King Jaffe Joffer’s funeral, which is held while the king is still alive.
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Colin Jost as Calvin Duke
The Saturday Night Live cast member plays the judgmental owner of a company who Lavelle meets when he applies for a job.
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Rotimi Plays Idi Izzi
The Power star plays General Izzi’s son Idi, the prince of Nextdoria. He offers his hand in marriage to the princess of Zamunda, Meeka (Layne).
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Dikembe Mutombo as Himself
NBA legend Mutombo has a very brief cameo in the film, but it’s a classic spot!
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Michael Blackson as a Nexdorian Lieutenant
The comedian plays a Nexdorian lieutenant on General Izzi’s side.
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En Vogue as Themselves
The trio perform at King Jaffe Joffer’s funeral alongside Salt-N-Pepa, putting a royal spin on “Whatta Man.”
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Luenell plays Livia
The comedian is only seen in a few scenes where she plays Livia, one of Lavelle and Mary’s relatives.
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Trevor Noah as Totatsi Bibinyana
Noah played to his strengths and appeared as Zamunda News Network – aka ZNN – newscaster, Totatsi Bibinyana.
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Davido Plays Himself
The musician is one of the final acts of the film, performing his hit “Assurance” during the final scene.
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Salt-N-Pepa as Themselves
The rap duo makes a brief appearance to join En Vogue and rap their verses to “Whatta Man” in the movie.
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Gladys Knight as Herself
As if anyone would ask Gladys Knight to play anyone but herself!
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Rick Ross as a Nexdorian Commander
Like Blackson, Ross’s cameo is short and sweet. He plays a commander for Nexdoria under General Izzi.