As she celebrates 25 remarkable years in the entertainment and creative industry, Nigerian dance icon Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, is set to launch a groundbreaking wellness initiative titled ‘Transform with Kaffy’. The dance queen announced the upcoming event at a vibrant press briefing held at Alliance Française de Lagos, unveiling her vision for what she calls Africa’s biggest premium fitness and wellness convention.
The landmark event is scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the Landmark Convention Centre in Lagos, and will feature a blend of fitness, mental health, cultural heritage, and holistic wellness sessions aimed at realigning the body, mind, and soul.
Unlike typical fitness shows, Transform with Kaffy promises a comprehensive, culturally rooted wellness experience. The initiative, according to Kaffy, stems from a desire to correct misconceptions surrounding wellness, especially in Africa, by combining both modern and traditional health practices in a unified space.
“This will not be just another fitness event,” Kaffy said during the press conference. “It’s a holistic journey that embraces the scientific, the spiritual, and the cultural. We want to create an environment where people learn not just what to do, but also how to understand what works uniquely for them.”
She further explained that the event will feature expert-led workshops, fitness exhibitions, interactive mental health sessions, and a marketplace showcasing traditional herbs, natural remedies, and wellness brands from across Africa. According to her, the goal is to create a lifestyle shift that participants can sustain beyond the convention.
Emphasizing the mind-body connection, Kaffy noted that mental health and self-awareness are at the core of her wellness advocacy. “Mental transformation is the foundation for physical transformation,” she stressed. “That’s why I created Transform with Kaffy. It’s engaging, it’s powerful, and it’s designed so that every participant leaves transformed in thought, not just in appearance.”
She believes that in a world saturated with conflicting wellness advice, it’s important for people to be reintroduced to authentic African practices that work harmoniously with contemporary science. Her approach is rooted in self-awareness, intentional living, and cultural identity—values she has championed throughout her career as a dancer, coach, and motivational speaker.
The Transform with Kaffy convention is more than just an event—it marks a milestone in Kaffy’s enduring legacy as one of Nigeria’s most impactful creative figures. Over the past 25 years, Kaffy has redefined dance in Africa, empowered youth through movement, and inspired countless others to embrace fitness as a lifestyle.
From choreographing record-breaking performances to founding the Kaffy Dance Academy, her contributions to Nigeria’s creative industry have been widely recognized both at home and abroad.
This new chapter, centered around wellness transformation, demonstrates her evolution from entertainer to lifelong wellness advocate, using her platform to influence positive change in health, fitness, and mental resilience.
What to Expect at the Event
Participants at Transform with Kaffy can look forward to:
Fitness masterclasses led by global instructors
Mental health and self-awareness workshops
Natural health and herbal remedy exhibitions
Dance therapy sessions and cultural wellness showcases
Networking opportunities with health and wellness professionals
Kaffy’s announcement has already begun generating excitement across social media, with wellness enthusiasts, fitness coaches, and fans applauding her for championing such a timely and inclusive cause.
As August approaches, Transform with Kaffy is poised to become a trailblazing wellness convention, spotlighting African excellence and creating lasting lifestyle changes for attendees.
