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Aramide's Journey of Impact and Transformation

Aramide’s story begins in Ila Orangun, Osun State, where he spent the first four years of his life. Born into a modest family, his father served as a civil servant in the state government, while his mother managed the household. The eldest of five children, Aramide bore early responsibilities that shaped his sense of duty and resilience.

He attended several nursery and primary schools, including Baptist Nursery & Primary School in Ila Orangun, Tolulope Nursery and Primary School in Badagry, and Steel Rolling Nursery & Primary School in Osogbo. For secondary education, he studied at Laro Grammar School and First Class International College in Osogbo (1999–2004). Aramide had his first entrepreneurial experience at the age of 9, assisting his mother in managing her shop after school and on weekends. This experience fostered an early sense of responsibility and developed his business acumen.

By 12, Aramide demonstrated leadership and initiative, organizing two successive football competitions at Laro Grammar School. Though unable to play due to the sport’s physical demands, he created and managed the tournaments, even sponsoring two teams—a glimpse of his entrepreneurial spirit.

Four-year-old Aramide in a Baptist Nursery & Primary School uniform, Ila Orangun, Osun State

Aramide’s love for mathematics deepened through silent competitions with peers, pushing him to excel in the subject. Initially placed in a science class during senior secondary school, he soon switched to arts, drawn by his passion for literature and government studies. Inspired by Wole Soyinka, Aramide even adopted an afro hairstyle as a nod to the literary giant.

After secondary school, he enrolled in a University of Cambridge A-Level program in 2005. However, newfound freedom led to lackluster performance, and he missed the opportunity to leverage the program for university admission in 2006. For two years, he supported his mother’s business before gaining admission to the University of Ilorin in August, 2007 to study Law. Aramide graduated in 2012 and completed his NYSC program before attending the Nigerian Law School, where he was called to the Bar as barrister and solicitor of Federal Republic Nigeria in 2014.

Professional Growth and Entrepreneurship

Aramide briefly practiced law at Babafemi Akande Legal Practitioner in Osogbo before moving to Lagos in 2014 to explore opportunities as a real estate lawyer. Despite initial struggles, he founded Lawvista in 2017, a law firm specializing in real estate, investment, and intellectual property. Over the years, he managed over $2 million in client assets, gaining admiration for his transparency, proactive communication, and strategic legal counsel. Monthly status updates for clients reflected his commitment to trust and accountability.

The economic instability in Nigeria eventually pushed Aramide to make a difficult decision. With a young family and approaching his mid-30s, he sought a stable and natural environment for growth, leading to his relocation to the UK in October 2022.

A New Perspective on Life and Business

The 2020 lockdown proved transformative for Aramide. It prompted deep introspection and a search for purpose. He realized that humanity thrives on the ability to create and enjoy the benefits of those creations. Stripping away complexities, he saw business as the ultimate tool to harness resources, improve lives, and drive societal progress.

Motivated by this vision, Aramide established Safelybuy, an e-commerce, logistics, and fulfillment company. Despite its promise, the venture encountered significant macroeconomic challenges, including the declining value of the naira, which reduced consumer purchasing power and impacted employee stability. These factors ultimately led to the company's closure in April 2024.

Over the past five years, since the 2020 lockdown, Aramide has drawn significant inspiration from several influential figures. He admires Warren Buffett's business and investment strategies, Ray Dalio's insights into macroeconomics and business management, and Steve Jobs' meticulous focus on product innovation and making a difference. He is also influenced by Jordan Peterson's multifaceted philosophy of life and Elon Musk's unwavering resilience, exemplifying how an ordinary individual can achieve extraordinary results through dedication and effort.

Aramide at research desk, few days to the soft launch of ClueLoop in 2025.

Vision for Impact

Aramide is deeply committed to creating meaningful change on multiple levels—impacting individuals, families, communities, and the world at large. He believes that a highly productive 15% of the population can significantly enhance the quality of life for the majority. Driven by this conviction, he seeks to leverage his diverse expertise in law, business, and technology to make a positive impact on society. His interests extend to studying nature, macroeconomics, human psychology, philosophy, sociology, astrophysics, quantum physics, and exploring the relationship between spirituality and mathematics, reflecting his passion for lifelong learning and holistic understanding.

His journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others through innovation and leadership.

Some of Aramide's Principles

Truth in Nature

Aramide believes that the ultimate truth lies in nature—its laws, principles, and creatures. By studying and understanding natural phenomena, humanity can simplify life and solve complex challenges.

Abundance and High Performers

He asserts that humanity already exists in a state of abundance. However, at least 5% of well-intentioned individuals in every nation need to be high performers to drive innovation and progress. Currently, the burden of creating technologies and processes rests disproportionately on a few countries, a trend he hopes to see balanced globally.

Disciplines as Tools

Known academic and professional disciplines are not ends in themselves but tools for configuring inventions and solutions that enhance human life.

Experimentation for Solutions

To achieve meaningful outcomes for humanity, problems must be approached through a cycle of experimentation and observation. Iterative testing and continuous improvement are essential for creating lasting solutions.

Aramide as a Law final-year student at the University of Ilorin in 2012

Value Creation Over Money

Aramide believes that money, in itself, is artificial and meaningless without the creation of value—whether through products or services. The true essence of money lies in its role as a medium of exchange for tangible or intangible value.

Wealth as Perception

For Aramide, the real wealth of a nation is reflected in the collective emotional perception of its citizens. A nation's prosperity is tied to how its people feel about their quality of life, opportunities, and well-being.

Path to Extraordinary

He maintains that every individual has the potential to be extraordinary. This begins with being truthful to oneself, acting in ways that benefit oneself, one’s family, and one’s community, and continuously seeking knowledge for personal and collective growth.