Accompanied by his loyal personal aide (Arsenio Hall), Akeem travels to Queens, New York —believing it is the logical place to find his "Queen". To ensure he finds genuine love, the pair go undercover as poor foreign students, taking jobs at McDowell’s , a local fast-food restaurant owned by Cleo McDowell. Akeem eventually falls for the owner's daughter, Lisa (Shari Headley), and must win her heart while keeping his royal identity a secret. Key Cast and Characters
as King Jaffe Joffer, Akeem’s stern and regal father. Coming To America
as Semmi (and other roles like Reverend Brown). Accompanied by his loyal personal aide (Arsenio Hall),