Kaffy Reflects on Dance Journey and World Record Success

Dr Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, is a pioneering dancer, choreographer, and fitness coach. She began her journey in dance as a child and later participated in sports during secondary school.

While trying to lose weight, she attended aerobics classes at the National Stadium in Lagos, where her talent was recognized, leading her to teach dance for exercise. Kaffy initiated the first female basketball team at Ogun State University, integrating dance into performances.

Her breakthrough came after a solo performance at a modelling casting show, which led to collaborations with artists like Ruggedman and Adewale Ayuba. Despite facing societal stigma against dancers, her achievements, including breaking the Guinness World Record and winning the Headies Special Recognition Award, have helped elevate the perception of dance as a career in Nigeria.

She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the value of creative professions.