CHIKA MADUBUKO: ‘A 40 UNDER 40 CEO’ REVOLUTIONIZING ELDERLY CARE & DIGITAL HEALTH IN AFRICA THROUGH GREYMATE CARE

Chika Madubuko Is driving africa’s home-care revolution through tech-powered compassion.

By Victoria Mgbanwa

Africa Home-care Digital health Technology Innovation Leadership.
Chika Madubuko, Co-founder and CEO of Greymate Care
Chika Madubuko, Co-founder and CEO of Greymate Care



As the Co-founder and CEO of Greymate Care, Chika Madubuko is transforming the way Africa approaches elderly care merging compassion, technology, and professionalism into a scalable homecare solution. At the crossroads of bioengineering and entrepreneurship, Chika is building a health tech platform that addresses one of the continent’s most overlooked needs: trusted, accessible, and quality care for the elderly and vulnerable.

Her journey began with a deeply personal mission. Faced with the challenge of securing reliable care for her grandmother, Chika discovered a widespread gap in Nigeria’s healthcare support system. Determined to bridge it, she launched Greymate Care in 2016 a digital platform that connects patients to thoroughly vetted, insured, and professionally trained caregivers, whether nurses, doctors, or aides, directly in the comfort of their homes.

A biotechnology graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and a Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 honoree, Chika blends scientific insight with entrepreneurial drive. Her leadership has not only earned her multiple awards but has also created over 1,000 jobs, empowering young professionals in healthcare across Nigeria. The platform’s tech-driven model has become a lifeline for families, offering peace of mind and setting a new standard for quality home-based care.

Under her direction, Greymate Care has grown from a personal project into a pioneering force in African digital health. Chika’s vision extends beyond Nigeria she is building a pan-African network that redefines how care is delivered, trusted, and scaled across borders.

With every caregiver trained and every household served, Chika Madubuko is proving that African women-led innovation can solve some of the continent’s most human challenges creating a future where technology and empathy work hand in hand to protect the dignity and well-being of all.

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