Film + TV
09 March 2021
Coming 2 America: New Yorkers in Zamunda
Coming 2 America: If one can sit through cringey "African accents" and take the elephants as hyperbole, they could score some laughs for nostalgia's sake.
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Film + TV
23 September 2019
Davido Rumored to Be Making An Appearance In 'Coming to America 2'
The Nigerian star will have a part in the much-talked about sequel, according to comedian Michael Blackson.
News
23 August 2019
South African Actress Nomzamo Mbatha has Joined the 'Coming 2 America' Cast
She joins Tracy Morgan, Wesley Snipes, Leslie Jones, Kiki Layne and several others in the sequel to the 1988 comedy.
Sports
19 July 2019
Giannis Antetokounmpo's 'Coming To America'-Inspired Nike Sneaker Will Be Dropping Very Soon
The Nigerian-Greek NBA MVP is releasing a limited edition run of his Nike collab, 'Zoom Freak 1.'
Film + TV
14 April 2017
A 'Coming to America' Sequel Is Currently In Development
A sequel to Eddie Murphy's "Coming to America" is currently in development.
News
06 March 2017
Lupita Nyong'o Had a "Coming to America" Themed Birthday Party and the Pictures are Everything
The 'Queen of Katwe' actress was joined by friends and 'Black Panther' co-stars as she celebrated her 34th birthday.
Video
28 November 2016
The Biggest, Blackest Wedding of All Time Will Make Your Day
Nigeria meets New Orleans at the biggest, blackest wedding of all time.
News
24 May 2016
Dynamic Nigerian Doll Line 'Queens of Africa' Gets 'Coming to America' Tour
Nigerian entrepreneur Taofick Okoya is bringing his 'Queens of Africa' doll line to the U.S. for a 'Coming to America' tour.
Style
11 July 2013
Prêt-À-Poundo: Top 10 'Looks of the Day' — Headwraps
See photos of style icons rocking headwraps, including Erykah Badu, Madge Sinclair and Fatima Siad. Headwraps are a Top 10 Look of the Day.
Film + TV
24 December 2012
Vintage 'Africa' (pt.1): Representations of the Motherland & Otherlands
How do old films from the black diaspora that focus on Africa, hold up today? Looking at Space Is the Place, Sankofa, and Coming to America. Part 1 of 4.
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