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Kaffy

Nigerian dancer (born )

Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau (born 30 June ), popularly known by her stage name Kaffy,[3][4] is a Nigeriandancer, dance critic, choreographer, dance instructor and fitness coach. She is also the founder and owner of Imagneto Dance Company. She is best known for breaking the Guinness World Record for "Longest Dance Party" at the Nokia Silverbird Danceathon in [5]

Early life and education

Kaffy was born and raised in Nigeria .[6] She completed her primary education at Chrisland School, Opebi and her secondary school education at Coker Secondary School, Orile-Iganmu before attending Yaba College of Technology for a while and went on to obtain a diploma in data processing and computer science[7] from Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Career

Kaffy's dancing career took off after she went to an event to perform onstage by someone who spotted her when she used to go to the National Stadium during weekends for dance rehearsals and workouts.[6]

In , Kaffy led her dance group to break the Guinness Book of Record for "Longest Dance Party" after they danced for 55hours and 40minutes.[8] She is currently a dance instructor who has developed innovative visualisation-based methods for teaching dance and dance fitness in an accelerated-learning format.[9]

In , she created 'The Dance Workshop ' a dance convention aimed at training and mentoring professional dancers as well as promoting cultural exchange within the Nigerian dance industry. The Edition featured America's leading choreographer, AY Hollywood.

Personal life

She was married to Joseph Ameh, the music director and drummer for Nigerian duo P-Square from July to January [10] She filed for divorce on 11 January [11] She has two children with him.[12]

Filmography

Dance fitness and instructions

Reality television shows

Music videos

Kaffy is recognized for her dance moves and level of stamina. She has featured in award-winning musical videos for artistes such as Seyi Shay, D'banj, P-SquareOlamideTiwa Savage and some other international top acts.[16][17]

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^Okhuevbie, Omon (28 May ). "My Ex-Husband Was Sleeping With My Friends, Kaffy Opens Up On Divorce – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent Newspaper Nigeria – Breaking News from Nigeria and the World. Retrieved 18 June
  2. ^"I was celibate for three years before divorce - Dancer Kaffy". Punch Newspapers. 28 May Retrieved 18 June
  3. ^"WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT, KAFFY, THE DANCE QUEEN". Nigeria Films. Alonge Michael. 7 August Archived from the original on 6 July Retrieved 5 July
  4. ^"I stopped sleeping with my husband three years before we divorced — Kaffy - Premium Times Nigeria". 28 May Retrieved 18 June
  5. ^"BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: Chilling Out with Nigeria's Guinness World Record Holder, the "Dance Queen" Kaffy!". BellaNaija. Adeola Adeyemo. 10 November Retrieved 5 July
  6. ^ ab"KAFAYAT OLUWATOYIN SHAFAU-AMEH: HOW SHE DANCED TO LIMELIGHT". ThisDay Live. 10 August Archived from the original on 13 July Retrieved 5 July
  7. ^"The story of my humble beginnings — Kaffy". Vanguard News. 27 April Retrieved 9 February
  8. ^"Kaffy: How I danced my way to fame, fortune". DailyTrust. Amina Alhassan. 17 May Retrieved 5 July
  9. ^"Dancer to release fitness DVD this February". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 21 January Retrieved 5 July
  10. ^"Dance Queen Kaffy Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary". Naij. 2 June Retrieved 5 July
  11. ^"Dancer kaffy divorces husband". Naij. Retrieved 11 January
  12. ^"Dancer Kaffy & Husband Joseph Ameh Welcome Baby Girl [PHOTOS]". Nobs. Mayowa Wana George. 11 January Retrieved 5 July
  13. ^"Ijoda9ja: Dance Queen Kaffy Releases Dance DVD". NextHop. Skizzyyo. 14 April Archived from the original on 6 July Retrieved 5 July
  14. ^"Kaffy - MTN Project Fame West Africa". Retrieved 5 July
  15. ^Onikoyi, Ayo (13 September ). "Kaffy takes steam off Peter Okoye at Lagos Dance with Peter audition". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 15 November
  16. ^"He's back: D'banj shoots 'Don't tell me nonsense' video in Lagos (PHOTOS)". YNaija. Isi Esene. 30 April Retrieved 8 July
  17. ^"6 things we learnt from Psquare's new video, 'Personally'". YNaija. SK Johnson. 23 June Retrieved 8 July
  18. ^"TY BELLO, KAFFY……OTHERS NOMINATED FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS". E MAG. E MAGAZINE. 21 February Retrieved 8 July
  19. ^"Davido, Iyanya, Flavour, Kaffy Wins Big at AFRIMMA Awards + Full list of Winners". Ijebuloaded. IjebuLoaded. 27 July Retrieved 8 July
  20. ^" Beatz Awards: Full List of Winners". . 23 December Retrieved 30 December
  21. ^"WINNERS ". The Beatz Awards. Retrieved 16 May

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