Every Major Cameo in Coming 2 America
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.
1 Vanessa Bell Calloway as Imani Izzi
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2 Garcelle Beauvais as the Rose Bearer Priestess
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3 Louie Anderson as Maurice
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4 Morgan Freeman as Himself
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5 Colin Jost as Calvin Duke
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6 Rotimi Plays Idi Izzi
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7 Dikembe Mutombo as Himself
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8 Michael Blackson as a Nexdorian Lieutenant
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9 En Vogue as Themselves
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10 Luenell plays Livia
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11 Trevor Noah as Totatsi Bibinyana
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12 Davido Plays Himself
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13 Salt-N-Pepa as Themselves
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14 Gladys Knight as Herself
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15 Rick Ross as a Nexdorian Commander
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16 Babar the Elephant
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