Coming to Africa

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Coming to Africa is a 2020 African-American film directed and written by Anwar Jamison. [1] [2] [3]

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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. [4] [5]

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. [6]

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