The wait is over, South Africans can now watch their very own Mzansi star, Nomzamo Mbatha, on-screen alongside international icons Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, and Arsenio Hall in Coming 2 America on Amazon Prime
The sequel debuts 30 years after the original, and, set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, sees newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure that has them traversing the globe from their great African nation to the borough of Queens, New York – the place where it all began.
Original cast favorites from Coming to America return including King Jaffe Joffer (James Earl Jones), Queen Lisa (Shari Headley), Cleo McDowell (John Amos), Maurice (Louie Anderson), and the motley barbershop crew. Joining this star-studded ensemble are Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, Jermaine Fowler, Bella Murphy, Rotimi, KiKi Layne, Nomzamo Mbatha, and Teyana Taylor, making Coming 2 America the most anticipated comedy film of the year.
Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios says of the release, "Coming to America was a cultural phenomenon that is one of the most loved and celebrated comedies of all time. Thanks to Eddie Murphy’s comedic genius along with the brilliant filmmakers, writers, and fabulous cast, we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this new adventure. We know audiences around the world will fall in love with this hilarious, joyful movie that will surely become a timeless favorite.”
Once you are settled on the couch to watch the comedy, keep an eye out for other South African appearances in the film, including costumes by MaXhosa Africa fashion designer Laduma Ngxokolo, and Nasty C and Mi Casa featuring on the soundtrack.
