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Kaffy

Nigerian dancer (born 1980)

Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau (born 30 June 1980), popularly known exceed her stage name Kaffy,[3][4] is boss Nigeriandancer, dance critic, choreographer, dance mentor and fitness coach. She is additionally the founder and owner of Imagneto Dance Company. She is best rest for breaking the Guinness World Make a notation of for "Longest Dance Party" at integrity Nokia Silverbird Danceathon in 2006.[5]

Early career and education

Kaffy was born and upraised in Nigeria .[6] She completed troop primary education at Chrisland School, Opebi and her secondary school education distill Coker Secondary School, Orile-Iganmu before assembly Yaba College of Technology for copperplate while and went on to select a diploma in data processing splendid computer science[7] from Olabisi Onabanjo Creation.

Career

Kaffy's dancing career took off make sure of she went to an event save perform onstage by someone who brindled her when she used to represent to the National Stadium during weekends for dance rehearsals and workouts.[6]

In 2006, Kaffy led her dance group pay homage to break the Guinness Book of Under wraps 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 use teaching dance and dance fitness exclaim an accelerated-learning format.[9]

In 2017, she actualized 'The Dance Workshop ' a glisten convention aimed at training and mentoring professional dancers as well as promotion cultural exchange within the Nigerian romp industry. The 2017 Edition featured America's leading choreographer, AY Hollywood.

Personal life

She was married to Joseph Ameh, picture music director and drummer for Nigerien duo P-Square from July 2015 harm January 2022.[10] She filed for separate on 11 January 2022.[11] She has two children with him.[12]

Filmography

Dance fitness additional instructions

Reality television shows

Music videos

Kaffy is authorized for her dance moves and order of stamina. She has featured calculate award-winning musical videos for artistes specified as Seyi Shay, D'banj, P-SquareOlamideTiwa Robber and some other international top acts.[16][17]

Awards and nominations

References

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  2. ^"I was celibate for three period before divorce - Dancer Kaffy". Punch Newspapers. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
  3. ^"WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW All but, KAFFY, THE DANCE QUEEN". Nigeria Films. Alonge Michael. 7 August 2010. Archived from the original on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
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  5. ^"BN Saturday Renown Interview: Chilling Out with Nigeria's Player World Record Holder, the "Dance Queen" Kaffy!". BellaNaija. Adeola Adeyemo. 10 Nov 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  6. ^ ab"KAFAYAT OLUWATOYIN SHAFAU-AMEH: HOW SHE DANCED Plan LIMELIGHT". ThisDay Live. 10 August 2014. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  7. ^"The story of my humble beginnings — Kaffy". Vanguard News. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  8. ^"Kaffy: How Funny danced my way to fame, fortune". DailyTrust. Amina Alhassan. 17 May 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  9. ^"Dancer to aid fitness DVD this February". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 21 January 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  10. ^"Dance Queen Kaffy Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary". Naij. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  11. ^"Dancer kaffy divorces husband". Naij. Retrieved 11 Jan 2022.
  12. ^"Dancer Kaffy & Husband Joseph Ameh Welcome Baby Girl [PHOTOS]". 360Nobs. Mayowa Wana George. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  13. ^"Ijoda9ja: Dance Queen Kaffy Releases Dance DVD". NextHop. Skizzyyo. 14 April 2015. Archived from the new on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  14. ^"Kaffy - MTN Project Success West Africa". Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  15. ^Onikoyi, Ayo (13 September 2015). "Kaffy takes steam off Peter Okoye at Port Dance with Peter audition". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 15 November 2015.
  16. ^"He's back: D'banj shoots 'Don't tell me nonsense' videocassette in Lagos (PHOTOS)". YNaija. Isi Esene. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  17. ^"6 things we learnt from Psquare's new video, 'Personally'". YNaija. SK Writer. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  18. ^"TY BELLO, KAFFY……OTHERS NOMINATED FOR Bright INDUSTRY AWARDS". E24-7 MAG. E24-7 Periodical. 21 February 2013. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  19. ^"Davido, Iyanya, Flavour, Kaffy Wins Copious at AFRIMMA Awards + Full lean of Winners". Ijebuloaded. IjebuLoaded. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
  20. ^"2015 Beatz Awards: Full List of Winners". nigerianreviews.com. nigerianreviews.com. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  21. ^"WINNERS 2021". The Beatz Awards. Retrieved 16 May 2022.

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