It's easier to set up an African music streaming or downloads platform than it is to attract users. Russell Southwood spoke to musician Mamadou Dione about the platform he has launched - JokkoText - and the challenges he faces in the Senegalese market.
Music download service JokkoText was launched by Senegalese musician Mamadou Dione:"When I was making a lot of songs, I was thinking about the best way to sell music in West Africa. I looked at the available solutions and there was no proper distribution. The only online solutions available needed credit cards."
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