Our Mission
To empower every gym in Africa with world-class management technology — making professional fitness tools accessible to every gym owner, trainer, and member on the continent.
Our Story
CortexFit was born out of frustration. Our founder Emeka ran a gym in Lagos for 8 years using spreadsheets, WhatsApp groups, and manual receipts. When he looked for a modern gym management solution, everything he found was built for American or European gyms — no Paystack integration, no Nigerian foods, no understanding of how African gyms actually operate.
So he built CortexFit. Starting with a simple member tracking tool, the platform has grown into a complete fitness business operating system — complete with AI coaching powered by Google Gemini, Nigerian food databases, Paystack payment integration, and multi-tenant support for gym chains.
Today, CortexFit powers 500+ gyms across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, helping gym owners focus on what they do best — transforming lives through fitness.
CortexFit founded in Lagos, Nigeria
Paystack integration launched, 100 gyms onboarded
Trainer module and booking system launched
AI Coach powered by Google Gemini launched
500+ gyms, expanding across Africa
Our Values
Built for Africa
We understand African gym culture, Nigerian cuisine, and local payment methods. Everything is designed for the African market.
AI-First
We leverage cutting-edge AI to give every gym member access to world-class personalised coaching at an affordable price.
Privacy & Security
Your members' data is encrypted, isolated per gym, and never sold. We take data protection seriously.
Continuous Innovation
We ship new features every week based on feedback from our gym community across Nigeria and Africa.
Meet the Team
Emeka Obi
CEO & Co-founder
Former gym owner with 10 years in the fitness industry across Lagos and Abuja.
Amaka Nwosu
CTO
Software engineer passionate about building technology that empowers African businesses.
Tunde Adeyemi
Head of Product
Product leader focused on creating intuitive tools for gym owners and fitness professionals.
Ngozi Okeke
Head of Nutrition
Registered dietitian specialising in Nigerian dietary patterns and sports nutrition.