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Wealthy Africans snap up property in London

The Russian bear is roaring less now in the prime London property market as the African lion takes over with rich Africans spending over £600 million (Sh86.4 billion) on real estate over the last three years.

New research suggests that wealthy buyers from just six countries — Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Gabon, Cameroon and Senegal — are snapping up luxury property in the city.

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