My name is Opemipo Aikomo. I'm a designer and entrepreneur. I'm known for designing Paystack, one of Africa's largest financial technology companies. I also run a creative practice called Moonlight, where I build small internet companies with friends.
Early life
I was born in Lagos, Nigeria to Isaac and Odunola Aikomo. I am the eldest of three children, with siblings Nife (Oluwanifemi) and Feyi (Oluwafeyikemi) Aikomo. I grew up with my family in Alimosho.
Education
I attended Foundation Junior School in Ikotun for my primary education and Providence Heights Secondary School in Fagba, where I completed my West African Senior School Certificate. In 2014, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife.
Career
In 2015, I joined Paystack as the company's first designer and frontend engineer. Over nearly nine years, I built and led a 20-person design organization spanning brand, product, editorial, systems, and operations.
Paystack was acquired by Stripe in 2020. Following my departure in 2024, I co-founded Moonlight with Princess Ebi, a venture studio that designs and operates sustainable internet companies.
Community
I founded Independent Arts, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Nigerian artists. Earlier in my career, I also co-founded Devcenter, which has grown to become a community of over 20,000 software developers.