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    13 Things I Did (And Did Not) Love About 'Coming 2 America': An African Perspective

    Our Nigerian critic wants you to know: We Africans do not see wild animals in our backyards! Women are allowed to own businesses! But I did admire the awesome head-ties — and powerful princesses!
    by Ifeanyi Nsofor Mar 13, 2021 3 minutes
    Source: Quantrell D. Colbert/Amazon Studios

    In the 1990s, I watched Coming to America as a young medical student in Nigeria. I loved Eddie Murphy's character Akeem (a common name in Nigeria) – quick wit, rakish charm, carefree — and the wealth of the African nation Zamunda, a nice contrast to typical depictions of Africa as poor.

    Now, 22 years after graduation from medical school, I watched its sequel, Coming 2 America.

    Like its predecessor, it's funny and silly and has a happy ending. And I know that it's a comedy, so we're

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