<P> Mr. McDowell, initially disapproving of Akeem as he did not want to see his daughter with a poor man, is ecstatic that he is actually an extremely wealthy prince . Lisa, however, becomes angry and confused that Akeem lied to her about his identity . Akeem explains that he wanted her to love him for who, not what he is, even offering to renounce his throne; but Lisa, still hurt and angry, refuses to marry him . Despondent, Akeem resigns himself to the arranged marriage, but as they leave, King Jaffe is reprimanded by Queen Aeoleon for clinging to out - dated traditions instead of thinking of his son's happiness . </P> <P> At the wedding procession, a still - heartbroken Akeem waits at the altar as his veiled bride - to - be makes her way down the aisle, but when Akeem lifts the veil to kiss her, he finds Lisa in the wedding gown . Following the ceremony, they ride happily in a carriage to the cheers of Zamundans . Witnessing such splendor, Lisa is both surprised and touched by the fact that Akeem would have given it up just for her . Akeem offers again to abdicate if she doesn't want this life, but Lisa playfully declines . </P> <Ul> <Li> 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 . </Li> <Li> Arsenio Hall as Semmi, Akeem's friend; Reverend Brown; Morris the barber; and an unattractive clubgoer . </Li> <Li> James Earl Jones as King Jaffe Joffer, Akeem's father and King of Zamunda . </Li> <Li> John Amos as Cleo McDowell, Akeem's employer and Lisa's father . </Li> <Li> Madge Sinclair as Queen Aeoleon, Akeem's mother and the Queen of Zamunda . </Li> <Li> Shari Headley as Lisa McDowell, Cleo's oldest daughter and Akeem's love interest . </Li> <Li> Paul Bates as Oha, a royal servant . </Li> <Li> Eriq La Salle as Darryl Jenks, Lisa's boyfriend whom she eventually breaks up with . </Li> </Ul> <Li> 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 . </Li>

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