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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

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  21. ^"6 things we learnt from Psquare's new video, 'Personally'". YNaija.

    Kaffy ameh biography of alberta king Being a dancer, she infused dancing into aerobics, and the class loved it, always wanting her to lead whenever the teacher was absent. She divorced him on the 11th of January following infidelity issues. Contact Us Privacy Policy Disclaimer. Personal life [ edit ].

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