Coming 2 America Had Several Cameos I Can't Get Out of My Mind

Published on March 8, 2021 at 5:00 PM

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 favorite 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.

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.

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.

Louie Anderson as Maurice

Anderson returned for the sequel in his original role as loyal McDowell employee, Maurice.

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.

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.

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).

Dikembe Mutombo as Himself

NBA legend Mutombo has a very brief cameo in the film, but it's a classic spot!

Michael Blackson as a Nexdorian Lieutenant

The comedian plays a Nexdorian lieutenant on General Izzi's side.

En Vogue as Themselves

The trio perform at King Jaffe Joffer's funeral alongside Salt-N-Pepa, putting a royal spin on "Whatta Man."

Luenell plays Livia

The comedian is only seen in a few scenes where she plays Livia, one of Lavelle and Mary's relatives.

Trevor Noah as Totatsi Bibinyana

Noah played to his strengths and appeared as Zamunda News Network — aka ZNN — newscaster, Totatsi Bibinyana.

Davido Plays Himself

The musician is one of the final acts of the film, performing his hit "Assurance" during the final scene.

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.

Gladys Knight as Herself

As if anyone would ask Gladys Knight to play anyone but herself!

Rick Ross as a Nexdorian Commander

Like Blackson, Ross's cameo is short and sweet. He plays a commander for Nexdoria under General Izzi.

Babar the Elephant

King Babar makes an unexpected cameo in the film, apparently being good friends with Akeem since he was a young elephant. It makes sense though, kings hang with kings.