An African prince, tired of his pampered life, travels to Queens, New York to find a wife whom he respects for her intelligence and strong will. He goes undercover and falls in love with a woman he meets in a fast food restaurant. Despite facing challenges and revealing his identity, they ultimately end up together.
Prince Akeem discovers he has a long-lost son and must return to America to meet him and prepare his son to be the prince of Zamunda.