This auction has put the city on the contemporary art map in Africa despite stiff competition from Cape Town and Lagos. Nairobi is also an anchor for those fleeing conflict across the region.

Over recent decades, Nairobi has evolved from an overlooked dot on the global cultural map to a radiant beacon ... on their extensive understanding of Africa's eclectic landscapes and wildlife ...

Nairobi is a modern and bustling city ... city is quickly leaving that outdated image behind and emerging as one of Africa’s hippest destinations. —Helen Davies ...