A Nigerian dancer, Ms. Kafayat Shafau, popularly known by her stage name, Kaffy, has urged women to cultivate the habit of dancing regularly as this will help in reducing stress, keeping fit, and being more productive in their various walks of life.
Kaffy, who is also a dance advocate, gave the advice at the 2023 Lagos Women Dance, the fourth in its series, held on Saturday at the National Stadium in Lagos.
“A wellness mind is a productive mind; also, a full belly is productive, but you can have a full belly and still be worried or stressed; I think both should go together.
“Dance melts that sadness, tension and also, your physiology: cardiovascular system, digestive system, muscular system. every part of your body is benefitting from dance.
“So, when I talk about being an advocate for dance, it is not only for entertainment but for human excellence; we need to move in order to live, “ she said.
Also, the Chief Executive Officer and Convener of the dance, Mrs. Angela Tony-Iji, said her passion for dance was the driving force behind the program.
She said she also had a passion for strong and hardworking women.
According to her, this cuts across women from all walks of life, including professionals, grassroots women, and businesswomen.
Tony-Iji urged men to support their wives and partners to partake in dance and other activities that could reduce the stress in daily living.
A participant and a mother of four children, Mrs. Gladys Umokoro, said that dance had become part of her lifestyle, urging fellow women to develop the habit.
Umukoro said, “I see dance as a way to unwind and relax; I have a dance club that I attend and I have also made more friends in the process.
“Women in Nigeria suffer a lot due to pressure from the home front; however, women can still do a lot to care for themselves by dancing or doing whatever can make them feel relaxed and stay healthy.”
