Kaffy Net Worth, Biography

Popular Nigerian Dancer and fitness coach, Kaffy, is regarded as the best dancer in Nigeria after she made history in the Guinness Book of Record for the longest dance marathon.

Since then, she has been in the limelight for her innovative dance techniques, teaching sessions, and her dance company. Kaffy is known to have pioneered a new industry for Dance in the entertainment industry, making a fortune from it.

In this article, we will discuss the biography and net worth of the Naija Dance Queen, Kaffy.

Kaffy Net Worth, Biography

Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau, popularly known by her stage name, Kaffy, was born on June 30, 1980, in Lagos State, Nigeria. She had her primary, secondary, and part of her tertiary education in Lagos, before moving to Ogun State where she completed it.

She obtained a diploma in data processing and computer science from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, after attending Yaba College of Technology, Lagos for a while.

Career

Before her Guinness Book of Record achievement in 2006, Kaffy had been a frequent visitor at the Nigerian National Stadium for dance rehearsals and workouts. Her career began when she was recommended for a stage performance by someone who had noticed her consistency at the Stadium.

Later in 2006, her fame spread across Nigeria and the world when she and her team broke the Guinness Book of Record for the Longest Dance Party after dancing non-stop for 55 hours and 40 minutes. 11 years later in 2017, she created a dance convention (The Dance Workshop) aimed at training and mentoring professional dancers.

The convention was also set up to promote cultural exchange within the Nigerian dance industry. The maiden edition saw the presence of one of America’s leading choreographers, AY Hollywood. Kaffy has featured in music videos of popular Nigerian artists like Seyi Shay, Olamide, and Tiwa Savage.

Kaffy is an award-winning dancer, company owner, and author of the book, “Alajoota”- documentation of her life from childhood to her rise to fame.

Company

Kaffy is the founder of Imagneto Dance Company, an organization set up to provide dance services and training worldwide. The Nigerian-based company has a sub-division (Little Magnets), a dance school for children that has trained children in creative arts since 2018.

Awards

Kaffy has won notable awards in Nigeria including Special Recognition Awards from Headies and The Beatz in 2018 and 2021 respectively. Other awards won by the dancer are highlighted below.

Kaffy Net Worth

Kaffy has an estimated net worth of $1 million. Her dance company and career are her major sources of income.