Ayomide Olaniyan
Renowned Nigerian dancer Kaffy Shafau has opened up about the collapse of her marriage, attributing it to a lack of sufficient preparation before tying the knot.
The dance icon, who finalized her divorce from Joseph Ameh in early 2022, shared these revelations during a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo.
Kaffy emphasized that many couples enter marital unions without adequate understanding of the profound commitments involved, describing marriage as a complex institution that demands thorough preparation.
She criticized conventional parental advice as insufficient, stressing that marriage requires specialized knowledge beyond what traditional guidance offers.
The celebrated choreographer drew parallels between marriage and professional qualifications, questioning why society imposes stricter requirements for driving licenses than marital commitments.
Highlighting the societal impact of troubled marriages, Kaffy proposed revolutionary reforms to marital processes, including:
- Mandatory mental health evaluations for couples
- Comprehensive drug testing
- Extended pre-marital counseling programs
- A full year of behavioral science training
She passionately argued: “The foundation of our society begins in homes. We can’t continue treating marriage as a casual event when it shapes generations. There must be proper systems in place to ensure couples are truly ready for this lifelong commitment.”
David Ochayi
