Being A Dancer Has Made Me Lose Friends-Kaffy

Kafayat Shafau, a dancer and choreographer, who is popularly called Kaffy, has  disclosed that being a dance has made her lose friends.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Kaffy made this disclosure while talking to reporters. at the weekend

‘Taking on a career without any gender focus is already tough. As a dancer, the only place we were appreciated was when we were displaying for the National Troupe, or when were called by a governor for a national assignment. Dancing was not a mainstream career, neither was it commercially viable. Breaking into that door that did not exist was the main sacrifice for me, as well as the pain of losing family friends and people around me. I was practically isolated. There were even some people who initially supported me, but withdrew their support because they did not see what I was seeing’ she said.

‘As a woman, one is often asked what value one brings to the table to be considered with one’s male peers. I struggled a lot with that, because while expressing myself, I had to deal with music directors, editors and different stakeholders who felt one’s opinion was not necessary. But, one of the things that helped me was the fact that I am highly educated and intellectual enough to express my ideas and implement them in ways that earned me respect. I was also hands on with whatever I said’ Kaffy added.

The popular dancer also disclosed that she  got more support from men than women.

‘I have got more admiration and support from men, than women. It came after a bit of resistance, which is normal, because there will always be some of resistance when one newly gets into a field’ she said-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you