WATCH | Eddie Murphy rocks Maxhosa in trailer of Coming 2 America!

07 February 2021 - 16:00
By chrizelda kekana AND Chrizelda Kekana
Nomzamo Mbatha will star with Hollywood heavyweights Eddie Murphy, Leslie Jones and Wesley Snipes in the film 'Coming to America 2'.
Image: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Nomzamo Mbatha will star with Hollywood heavyweights Eddie Murphy, Leslie Jones and Wesley Snipes in the film 'Coming to America 2'.

Even though actress Nomzamo Mbatha doesn't make an appearance in the latest trailer for the upcoming US blockbuster Coming 2 America, the trailer has only earned more love on the TL as her fans express their excitement at the chance to see her shine!

The long-awaited comedy sequel featuring SA's very own Nomzamo was confirmed for release in March this year. The US-based SA actress stars alongside Hollywood heavyweights Eddie Murphy, Leslie Jones and Wesley Snipes.

According to a press statement provided to TshisaLIVE, Amazon Studios has confirmed it acquired worldwide rights to the film from Paramount Pictures, and that it's set to launch on Amazon Prime Video on March 5 2021.

The release of the official trailer set the streets abuzz in Mzansi, especially when they saw Eddie rocking a Maxhosa vest.

Set in the lush and royal country of Zamunda, King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) go off on an all-new hilarious adventure to Queens, in New York, to find the king's son.

Watch the trailer below.

The official poster of the film was recently released which saw Nomzamo Mbatha beaming with pride.

“Never thought I would make a dope collar pin 😁😎 *rubs hands like Birdman. The work. 🙏🏾Water the seeds of your heart’s desires with gratitude and thankfulness,” the actress wrote on Instagram.

Recently on Twitter, she thanked a fan who expressed their excitement for the upcoming film.