Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem Joffer, the prince of Zamunda; Randy Watson, a soul singer with the fictional band Sexual Chocolate. Eddie Murphy also plays Saul, the Jewish barbershop customer, as well as Clarence, the owner of the barber shop. Arsenio Hall as Semmi, Akeem 's friend; Reverend Brown; Morris the barber; and an unattractive clubgoer. James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer, Akeem 's father and King of Zamunda. John Amos as Cleo McDowell, Akeem 's employer and Lisa 's father. Madge Sinclair as Queen Aeoleon, Akeem 's mother and the Queen of Zamunda. Shari Headley as Lisa McDowell, Cleo 's oldest daughter and Akeem 's love interest. Paul Bates as Oha, a royal servant. Eriq La Salle as Darryl Jenks, Lisa 's boyfriend whom she eventually breaks up with.
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