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Synopsis
Prince Akeem Joffer is set to become King of Zamunda when he discovers he has a son he never knew about in America – a street savvy Queens native named Lavelle. Honoring his royal father's dying wish to groom this son as the crown prince, Akeem and Semmi set off to America once again.
Cast
Eddie Murphy·Prince Akeem / Clarence / Saul / Randy Watson
Arsenio Hall·Semmi / Morris / Reverend Brown / Baba
Jermaine Fowler·Lavelle Junson
Leslie Jones·Mary Junson
Tracy Morgan·Uncle Reem
KiKi Layne·Meeka
Shari Headley·Lisa
Wesley Snipes·General Izzi
James Earl Jones·King Jaffe Joffer
John Amos·Cleo McDowell