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Why try to make as much money as you can in Senegal when the rest of Africa is right there?

Because the rest of Africa is more likely to settle on mpesa. Not trying to be snarky, genuinely looking for a reason for a Kenyan or Ghanaian to switch to Wave for example? Off the top of my head, I can't think of one? This is particularly true for anyone in the EAC.

In short, maybe your investors will begin to see they have little chance of winning over all of Africa. Fundamentally, you're really no different than mpesa in terms of structure. (I can't determine much of a difference in terms of fundamental functionality either?)

I'd genuinely like to hear how you guys view things like mpesa? Along with a good answer to the neo colonial criticism? If you have good stories for those two issues, I think you have a chance. (Where 'good' means 'resonates with young Africans who are much more likely to be Pan Africanist these days'.)



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