# Kaffy

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**Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau** (born 30 June 1980), popularly known by her stage name **Kaffy**,[3][4] is a [Nigerian](/source/Nigerian) [dancer](/source/Dancer), [dance critic](/source/Dance_criticism), [choreographer](/source/Choreographer), dance instructor and [fitness coach](/source/Fitness_coach). She is also the founder and owner of [Imagneto Dance Company](/source/Imagneto_Dance_Company). She is best known for breaking the [Guinness World Record](/source/Guinness_World_Record) for "Longest Dance Party" at the Nokia Silverbird Danceathon in 2006.[5]

## Early life and education

Kaffy was born and raised in [Nigeria](/source/Lagos) .[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](/source/Yaba_College_of_Technology) for a while and went on to obtain a diploma in [data processing](/source/Data_processing) and [computer science](/source/Computer_science)[7] from [Olabisi Onabanjo University](/source/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](/source/National_Stadium,_Lagos) during weekends for dance rehearsals and workouts.[6]

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.[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 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

She was married to Joseph Ameh, the music director and drummer for Nigerian duo [P-Square](/source/P-Square) from June 2012 to January 2022.[10] She filed for divorce on 11 January 2022.[11] She has two children with him.[12]

## Filmography

### Dance fitness and instructions

- "9jaDance Burnout"
- "Ijoda9ja Dance Burnout"[13]

### Reality television shows

- *Malta Guinness Street Dance* - (Judge)
- *[Project Fame West Africa](/source/Project_Fame_West_Africa)* - (Faculty Member)[14]
- *Dance with Peter* – (Judge and Faculty Instructor)[15]

### 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](/source/Seyi_Shay), [D'banj](/source/D'banj), [P-Square](/source/P-Square) [Olamide](/source/Olamide) [Tiwa Savage](/source/Tiwa_Savage) and some other international top acts.[16][17]

## Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Award description Result 2013 Creative Industry Awards Performing Arts [18] 2014 African Muzik Magazine Awards Best Female Dancer of the Year [19] 2015 The Beatz Awards Best Choreographer of the Year [20] 2018 The Headies Awards Special Recognition Award 2021 The Beatz Awards Special Recognition Award [21]

## References

1. Okhuevbie, Omon (May 28, 2022). ["My Ex-Husband Was Sleeping With My Friends, Kaffy Opens Up On Divorce – Independent Newspaper Nigeria"](https://independent.ng/my-ex-husband-was-sleeping-with-my-friends-kaffy-opens-up-on-divorce/). *[Independent](/source/Independent_(Nigeria))*. Retrieved June 18, 2022.

1. ["I was celibate for three years before divorce - Dancer Kaffy"](https://punchng.com/i-was-celibate-for-three-years-before-divorce-dancer-kaffy/). *[The Punch](/source/The_Punch)*. May 28, 2022. Retrieved June 18, 2022.

1. ["WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT, KAFFY, THE DANCE QUEEN"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150706050932/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/8557/24/what-you-dont-know-about-kaffy-the-dance-queen.html). *Nigeria Films*. Alonge Michael. 7 August 2010. Archived from [the original](http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/8557/24/what-you-dont-know-about-kaffy-the-dance-queen.html) on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. ["I stopped sleeping with my husband three years before we divorced — Kaffy - Premium Times Nigeria"](https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/533208-i-stopped-sleeping-with-my-husband-three-years-before-we-divorced-kaffy.html,%20https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/533208-i-stopped-sleeping-with-my-husband-three-years-before-we-divorced-kaffy.html). *[Premium Times](/source/Premium_Times)*. 2022-05-28. Retrieved 2022-06-18.

1. ["BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: Chilling Out with Nigeria's Guinness World Record Holder, the "Dance Queen" Kaffy!"](http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/11/10/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-chilling-out-with-nigerias-guinness-world-record-holder-the-dance-queen-kaffy/). *BellaNaija*. Adeola Adeyemo. 10 November 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. ["KAFAYAT OLUWATOYIN SHAFAU-AMEH: HOW SHE DANCED TO LIMELIGHT"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150713232057/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/kafayat-oluwatoyin-shafau-ameh-how-she-danced-to-limelight/185875). *[This Day](/source/This_Day)*. 10 August 2014. Archived from [the original](http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/kafayat-oluwatoyin-shafau-ameh-how-she-danced-to-limelight/185875) on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. ["The story of my humble beginnings — Kaffy"](https://www.vanguardngr.com/2019/04/the-story-of-my-humble-beginnings-kaffy/). *[Vanguard](/source/Vanguard_(Nigeria))*. 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2021-02-09.

1. ["Kaffy: How I danced my way to fame, fortune"](https://web.archive.org/web/20161113005352/http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/weekly/index.php/magazine-cover/16514-kaffy-how-i-danced-my-way-to-fame-fortune). *[Daily Trust](/source/Daily_Trust)*. 17 May 2014. Archived from [the original](http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/weekly/index.php/magazine-cover/16514-kaffy-how-i-danced-my-way-to-fame-fortune) on 13 November 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. ["Dancer to release fitness DVD this February"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150513040730/http://pulse.ng/movies/kaffy-dancer-to-release-fitness-dvd-this-february-id3438422.html). *[Pulse Nigeria](/source/Pulse_Nigeria)*. 21 January 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.pulse.ng/movies/kaffy-dancer-to-release-fitness-dvd-this-february-id3438422.html) on 13 May 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. ["Dance Queen Kaffy Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary"](http://www.naij.com/67421.html). *Naij*. 2 June 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. ["Dancer kaffy divorces husband"](https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/naija-fashion/505208-why-my-husband-and-i-parted-ways-kaffy.html#:~:text=Nigerian%20dancer%2C%20Kafayat%20Oluwatoyin%2C%20popularly,director%20and%20drummer%2C%20is%20over.). *[Premium Times](/source/Premium_Times)*. Retrieved 11 January 2022.

1. ["Dancer Kaffy & Husband Joseph Ameh Welcome Baby Girl \[PHOTOS\]"](http://www.360nobs.com/2014/01/dancer-kaffy-husband-joseph-ameh-welcome-baby-girl-photos/). *360Nobs*. Mayowa Wana George. 11 January 2014. Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. ["Ijoda9ja: Dance Queen Kaffy Releases Dance DVD"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150706084129/http://nexthop.com.ng/ijoda9ja-dance-queen-kaffy-releases-dance-dvd/). *NextHop*. Skizzyyo. 14 April 2015. Archived from [the original](http://www.nexthop.com.ng/ijoda9ja-dance-queen-kaffy-releases-dance-dvd/) on 6 July 2015. Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. ["Kaffy - MTN Project Fame West Africa"](http://www.projectfamewestafrica.com/pf8/article_detail.php?id=76&category_id=24). Retrieved 5 July 2015.

1. Onikoyi, Ayo (13 September 2015). ["Kaffy takes steam off Peter Okoye at Lagos Dance with Peter audition"](http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/kaffy-takes-steam-off-peter-okoye-at-lagos-dance-with-peter-audition/). *[Vanguard](/source/Vanguard_(Nigeria))*. Retrieved 15 November 2015.

1. ["He's back: D'banj shoots 'Don't tell me nonsense' video in Lagos (PHOTOS)"](http://ynaija.com/hes-back-dbanj-shoots-dont-tell-me-nonsense-video-in-lagos-photos/). *[YNaija](/source/YNaija)*. Isi Esene. 30 April 2013. Retrieved 2015-07-08.

1. ["6 things we learnt from Psquare's new video, 'Personally'"](http://ynaija.com/6-things-we-learnt-from-psquares-new-video-personally/). *[YNaija](/source/YNaija)*. SK Johnson. 23 June 2013. Retrieved 2015-07-08.

1. ["TY BELLO, KAFFY……OTHERS NOMINATED FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRY AWARDS"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150709093849/http://e247mag.com/5ty-bello-kaffy-others-nominated-for-creative-industry-awards/). *E24-7 MAG*. E24-7 MAGAZINE. 21 February 2013. Archived from [the original](http://e247mag.com/5ty-bello-kaffy-others-nominated-for-creative-industry-awards/) on 9 July 2015. Retrieved 2015-07-08.

1. ["Davido, Iyanya, Flavour, Kaffy Wins Big at AFRIMMA Awards + Full list of Winners"](https://ijebuloaded.com/davido-iyanya-flavour-kaffy-wins-big-afrimma-awards-full-list-winners/). *Ijebuloaded*. IjebuLoaded. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 2015-07-08.

1. ["2015 Beatz Awards: Full List of Winners"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160507000135/http://nigerianreviews.com/2015-beatz-awards-full-list-of-winners/). *nigerianreviews.com*. nigerianreviews.com. 23 December 2015. Archived from [the original](http://nigerianreviews.com/2015-beatz-awards-full-list-of-winners/) on 7 May 2016. Retrieved 2015-12-30.

1. ["WINNERS 2021"](https://thebeatzawards.com/winners-2021/). *The Beatz Awards*. Retrieved 16 May 2022.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.kaffyonline.com)

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