- “Your guide to the most exciting things to do, see, and experience.“
Before Clooza, Raphael Eyerin had a great job, a stable life, and a routine most people would envy. But deep inside, he felt like something was missing. He would travel, sometimes for work, sometimes for clarity. Ten countries later, the feeling didn’t leave. It grew louder. He wasn’t only looking for new places. He was looking for a real way to connect. But everywhere he turned, nothing felt personal or meaningful. Event apps showed the same events, popular spots, and surface-level lists.
He realized the problem wasn’t the places. It was how he found them—through apps built for tourists, not locals. He wanted to live inside cities, not just pass through them. Discover hidden bookstores in Nairobi. Jazz spots in Accra. Sunrise hikes in Jos. Importantly, he didn’t want a brochure. He wanted a local’s guide to living, not just visiting. When no one could offer that, he decided to build the business himself.
That was the start of Clooza.
No investor backing. No fancy launch. Just Raphael, his laptop, and his savings. Friends called him crazy. Some laughed. But he didn’t flinch. He knew what he wanted: a platform for anyone, tourist or local, to discover places, events, and communities with a swipe.
Clooza started as a party app. Then it evolved. With every city and every conversation, the vision got clearer. It became a social discovery platform. Whether you’re new in town or tired of the usual spots, Clooza learns what you like and shows you experiences you’d actually enjoy.
Wine tastings, Book readings, Food festivals, Coworking spots, Dance workshops, whatever your version of life looks like, Clooza helps you find it.
However, It’s not just about places. The people matter too.
Raphael built features that help users connect, share moments, post updates tied to events they’re at, and form circles based on their interests. He understood that making connections should be a key part of the experience.
Raphael built all this without outside funding, just personal savings and a clear vision. Building with global-standard tools wasn’t cheap. Running ads? Even worse. But Raphael wouldn’t cut corners. If it wasn’t good enough for users in Europe, it wasn’t good enough for Africa.
Now the app is gaining traction. In Lagos and Abuja, early users are talking. They’re not just impressed; they’re hooked. Someone finally built a tool that sees them, not as data, but as people.
In summary, Clooza is about memories, living, and making a city feel like home, no matter where you’re from. And Raphael’s not stopping. In fact, with Closer Pay and Closer Shop coming, his vision is a full ecosystem where people don’t just discover, they belong.
So if you’ve ever wanted to feel at home in a new place, if you’ve wished an app could help you find your people for free, open Clooza, buy that ticket, book that event, visit that place, and explore.
