Eddie Murphy Thanks Trevor Noah for His Role in 'Coming 2 America'

Eddie Murphy Thanks Trevor Noah for His Role in 'Coming 2 America'

- Eddie Murphy has thanked Trevor Noah for being part of the star-studded cast of Coming 2 America

- The South African-born comedian played the role of Totatsi Bibiyana in the film

- Nomzamo Mbatha, another South African, was also part of the recently released film

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Eddie Murphy has thanked South African comedian Trevor Noah for being part of Coming 2 America.

The US actor was a guest on Trevor's show called The Daily Social Distancing Show recently. Eddie thanked Trevor for being part of the cast of the recently released movie.

Trevor played the role of news anchor Totatsi Bibiyana in the epic film. The sequel of Coming to America had a star-studded cast including the likes of Wesley Snipes, James Earl Jones, Arsenio Hall and Teyana Taylor.

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South African-born Nomzamo Mbatha was also part of the movie. She portrayed the character of Mirembe.

Eddie also congratulated Trevor Noah on all his success since he moved from South Africa to the US. Watch the full interview below:

In other entertainment news, Briefly.co.za reported that South African-born comedian Trevor Noah hosted the 63rd annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday, 14 March.

This was the first time that the host of The Daily Show took on the role of presenting the world’s most prestigious music event. His debut was a big success, if reactions online are anything to go by.

Eddie Murphy Thanks Trevor Noah for His Role in 'Coming 2 America'
Eddie Murphy has thanked Trevor Noah for his role in 'Coming 2 America'. Image: @theeddiemurphyshow, @trevornoah
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During his monologue, Noah cracked a few jokes and concluded by saying:

"Tonight, we’re hoping that this is all about what 2021 can be, full of joy, new beginnings and coming together — never forgetting what happened in 2020, but full of hope for what is to come."

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Instagram user CulpritEnter said:

"Trevor so far gone; him hosting the Grammys is not something people even hype up."

DruidDude said:

"Trevor Noah is... getting even hotter. Help."

Meanwhile Briefly.co.za previously reported that Trevor Noah has bought a new house for the whopping amount of $27.5 million (over R400 million).

The 36-year-old South African comedian purchased the Bel-Air mansion after a Los Angeles architect named Mark Rios designed and built it for himself. The massive home features six bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Luxuries including an infinity pool, a screening room, a spa and steam room and a rooftop area for entertaining.

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Source: Briefly News

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Mxolisi Mngadi (Editor) Mxolisi Mngadi is an entertainment reporter. He graduated in 2002 from Damelin with a Diploma in Journalism, majoring in African and International Studies, Journalism and Electronic Media. He then started his journalism career at the Daily Sun newspaper, went on to The Citizen, and worked as a senior reporter at News24. He has been a writer for more than 15 years.

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