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Our Nigerian critic wants you to know: We Africans do not see wild animals in our backyards! Women are allowed to own businesses! But I did admire the awesome head-ties — and powerful princesses!

In the 1990s, I watched Coming to America as a young medical student in Nigeria. I loved Eddie Murphys character Akeem (a common name in Nigeria) – quick wit, rakish charm, carefree — and the wealth of the African nation Zamunda, a nice contrast to typical depictions of Africa as poor. Now, 22 years after graduation from medical school, I watched its sequel, Coming 2 America. Like its predecessor, its funny and silly and has a happy ending. And I know that its a comedy, so were not suppos...