Kaffy

Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau (born 30 June 1980), popularly known by her stage name Kaffy,[1] is a Nigerian dancer, 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 2006.[2]

Kaffy
Kaffy at Omawumi's The Lasso of Truth album launch in 2013
Born
Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau

(1980-06-30) 30 June 1980
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materYaba College of Technology
Olabisi Onabanjo University
OccupationDancer
Choreographer
Fitness coach
Years active2002 - present
OrganizationImagneto Dance Company
Spouse(s)Joseph Ameh
Children2
Websitewww.kaffyonline.com

Early life and education

Kaffy was born and raised in Nigeria .[3] 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 from Olabisi Onabanjo University. She grew up with the aim of becoming an Aeronautic Engineer.[3]

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.[3]

In 2006, Kaffy led her dance group to break the Guinness Book of Record for "Longest Dance Party" after they danced for 55hours and 40minutes.[4] She is currently a dance instructor who has developed innovative visualisation-based methods for teaching dance and dance fitness in an accelerated-learning format.[5]

In 2017, 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 2017 Edition featured America's leading choreographer, AY Hollywood.

Personal life

Kaffy is married to Joseph Ameh, the music director and drummer for Nigerian duo P-Square.[6] She has two children.[7]

Filmography

Dance fitness and instructions
  • "9jaDance Burnout"
  • "Ijoda9ja Dance Burnout"[8]

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-Square Olamide Tiwa Savage and some other international top acts.[11][12]

Awards and nominations
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YearAward ceremonyAward descriptionResult
2013Creative Industry AwardsPerforming ArtsNominated[13]
2014African Muzik Magazine AwardsBest Female Dancer of the YearWon[14]
2015The Beatz AwardsBest Choreographer of the YearWon[15]
2018The Headies AwardsSpecial Recognition AwardWon

References
  1. "WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT, KAFFY, THE DANCE QUEEN". Nigeria Films. Alonge Michael. 7 August 2010. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  2. "BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: Chilling Out with Nigeria's Guinness World Record Holder, the "Dance Queen" Kaffy!". BellaNaija. Adeola Adeyemo. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  3. "KAFAYAT OLUWATOYIN SHAFAU-AMEH: HOW SHE DANCED TO LIMELIGHT". ThisDay Live. 10 August 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  4. "Kaffy: How I danced my way to fame, fortune". DailyTrust. Amina Alhassan. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  5. "Dancer to release fitness DVD this February". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  6. "Dance Queen Kaffy Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary". Naij. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  7. "Dancer Kaffy & Husband Joseph Ameh Welcome Baby Girl [PHOTOS]". 360Nobs. Mayowa Wana George. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  8. "Ijoda9ja: Dance Queen Kaffy Releases Dance DVD". NextHop. Skizzyyo. 14 April 2015. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  9. "Kaffy - MTN Project Fame West Africa". Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  10. Onikoyi, Ayo (13 September 2015). "Kaffy takes steam off Peter Okoye at Lagos Dance with Peter audition". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  11. "He's back: D'banj shoots 'Don't tell me nonsense' video in Lagos (PHOTOS)". YNaija. Isi Esene. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  12. "6 things we learnt from Psquare's new video, 'Personally'". YNaija. SK Johnson. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  13. "TY BELLO, KAFFY……OTHERS NOMINATED FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS". E24-7 MAG. E24-7 MAGAZINE. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  14. "Davido, Iyanya, Flavour, Kaffy Wins Big at AFRIMMA Awards + Full list of Winners". Ijebuloaded. IjebuLoaded. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  15. "2015 Beatz Awards: Full List of Winners". nigerianreviews.com. nigerianreviews.com. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2015.

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