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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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    Independent Newspaper Nigeria – Breaking News from Nigeria and the World.

    Kafayat shafou ameh biography of martin short: Sleep is a vital component of overall health, influencing the physical, mental and emotional well-being of humans. Vanguard News. Russia said Wednesday it had taken control of a village in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, a westward push that is piling additional pressure on Ukrainian forces across the sprawling front line. I have heard so many doubts that through dance I can amount to nothing not to talk of being celebrated or honored on this level In fact on many levels.

    Retrieved 18 June

  2. ^"I was celibate for three years before divorce - Dancer Kaffy". Punch Newspapers. 28 May Retrieved 18 June
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  15. ^"Dance Queen Kaffy Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary". Naij. 2 June Retrieved 5 July
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    Kafayat shafou ameh biography of martin luther From there, the prolific dance artiste and fitness instructor went on to succeed in ways no one would have imagined for a dance entrepreneur. In this article dance Guinness World Record Kaffy. Retrieved 8 July It was devastating; it was so gruesome that I went into depression and came out of it.

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  24. ^"He's back: D'banj shoots 'Don't tell me nonsense' video in Lagos (PHOTOS)". YNaija. Isi Esene. 30 April Retrieved 8 July
  25. ^"6 things we learnt from Psquare's new video, 'Personally'".

    Kafayat shafou ameh biography of martin I watch Movies and motivational speeches done in the honorary gown of a doctorate honor and here I am honored with the least likely career choice. Kaffy initially studied to be an aeronautical engineer, but fate drove her to a new path and made way for dance. Retrieved 16 May Toggle the table of contents.

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  26. ^"TY BELLO, KAFFY……OTHERS NOMINATED FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS". E MAG. E MAGAZINE. 21 February Retrieved 8 July
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