New heights for African art at London's auctions

London's thriving arts scene attracts many African artists to take up residence in the city.

And a growing interest in African art means that pieces are increasingly fetching high prices at auctions.

The BBC's Lerato Mbele spoke to contemporary art specialist for auction house Bonhams, Hannah O'Leary - and to British Ghanaian artist Kimathi Donkor, who believes that African art has always been influential.

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