Every brand name has a story. Metalex is not just a word, it is a vision.
When I first began this journey, I was not just looking for a name. I was searching for something that could hold everything we hoped to build: strength, innovation, and a connection between law, business, and technology.
“Meta”: meaning beyond.
“Lex” : Latin for law.
So Metalex simply means “Beyond Law.”
We first launched Metalex Legal a law firm and then Metalex Technologies a tech company; however, I knew this was never going to be just a law firm or just a tech company. It was going to be a movement. A system. A bridge that connects lawyers, entrepreneurs, and investors; helping them grow, thrive, and win across Africa.
The name had to reflect that. Something bold, something global, something African at heart, but world-class in spirit.
A name was not enough. We also had to decide: What would Metalex look like? What would it feel like?
We chose purple, not just because it looks good on a logo, but because of what it stands for.
Purple is the colour of royalty, ambition, and wisdom. It represents power, but not loud power; strategic, thoughtful, and visionary power. The kind of strength that comes from knowing your purpose, your value, and your people.
That is the kind of brand we want to build. One that uplifts and empowers. One that feels bold, clear, and intentional.
So yes, Metalex is more than just a name. And purple? It is more than just a colour. Together, they carry a story of what we are building, why we are building it, and who we are building it for.
Let us keep building, boldly, and beyond limits. Metalex is for you.
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Akpofure Mark
Founder, Metalex App
