Why Do We Need An Art Fair Dedicated To African Art?

[...] The London edition witnessed over 18,000 people over five days and displayed the work of 45 galleries from 19 countries, 15 of which exhibited at the London fair for the first time, and more than 140 African and African diaspora artists. 

Addis Ababa and London-based Addis Fine Art sold several works by painter Merikokeb Berhanu for between £7,000 and £15,000; four works by Tadesse Mesfin for between £25-35,000; and four works by Brussels-based Ethiopian artist Ermias Kifleyesus for between £5,500 and £12,500. [...]