Coming to Africa is a 2020 African-American film directed and written by Anwar Jamison.
Plot
Adrian, a financial philandering, has spent his entire life chasing corporate success and shunning Black consciousness. His brother Buck unlike him is vocal and leads the black community through several engagements in a barbering shop. Adrian had some disappointment and discrimination and later found himself in Africa, Ghana to be precise. He met a young woman called Akosua who engaged him and changed his perception of Africa.
In a sequel released in 2023 Coming to Africa:Welcome to Ghana Adrian and Akosua have decided to get married and move to America together. Unexpected obstacles ensue which make things difficult.
Cast
- Nana Ama McBrown as Akosua
- Anwar Jamison as Adrian
- David Dontoh as Monte
- Paulina Oduro as Akosua's Mom
- Khalil Kain as Buck
- Py Addo Boateng as Jojo
- Powwah Uhuru as Adonis
- Eva Danso Aikins as Bartender
- Everett Anderson as Jamaal
- David Caffey as Mr. Bickerstaff
- Mr. Deejae as Tony
- Sitsofe Tsikor as Front Desk Lady
- Georgetta Buggsas Dr. Floyd's Assistant
- Kwaku Brown as Kofi
- Lavelle Mays as Office Receptionist
- Antoinette Jamison as Woman in Office
- Brian Angels as Museum Guide
References
- "HOME". comingtoafricamovie. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- "'Coming to Africa' hypes love in the motherland || The Southern Times". maxebooking.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- Mensah, Jeffrey (2020-09-25). "Trailer drops as McBrown features in American movie Coming To Africa". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- Beifuss, John. "From Memphis to Ghana: Movie depicts 'an African love connection'". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
- Online, Peace FM. "Nana Ama McBrown Stars in American Movie 'Coming to Africa' - TRAILER". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- [https://www.memphisflyer.com/coming-to-africa-welcome-to-ghana Memphis Flyer: Coming to Africa:Chris McCoy:Movies:Mar. 27, 2024 Welcome to Ghana]