[Ebenezer]

Does this explain, then, why the Donkey character in the "Shrek" films is voiced by Eddie Murphy, himself of African descent?

Under conventional, stereotypical circumstances, we would have expected Donkey to have a Mexican accent, perhaps be voiced by Cheech Marin. But, no; science triumphs again!

[andy58-in-nh]

...we would have expected Donkey to have a Mexican accent...

Si, Senor.