Meet the Top Nigerian Choreographers Driving Afrobeats Performances

When people talk about Nigerian entertainment, they think of hits, streams, box-office numbers, and sold-out shows. But if you mute the sound and just watch the screen, you’ll notice that there are also dance moves telling their own story. From Afrobeats tours in Europe to December concerts in Lagos, Nigerian dance influencers and choreographers are the ones designing the legwork, the group formations, the dramatic entrances and the transitions that make performances feel “big budget”.

In this article, we’re putting the spotlight on the top Nigerian choreographers who work mostly off-camera but whose ideas drive music videos, stage shows, brand campaigns and even film performances. 

Top 5 Nigerian Choreographers

1. Kaffy 

You can’t discuss choreographers shaping Nigeria’s entertainment scene without starting with Kaffy. Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, is a renowned Nigerian dancer, choreographer, and fitness coach. She is widely recognised for breaking the Guinness World Record for the “Longest Dance Party” in 2006, which brought her significant fame. Beyond her dancing accomplishments, Kaffy is also a creative director, entrepreneur, and empowerment advocate who founded Imagneto Dance Company and other brands focused on creative development and wellness. She is widely described as one of the pioneers of Afrobeats dance and choreography. 

2. Izzy Odigie 

Iziegbe Aiwekhoe Uwadiae-Odigie, known as Izzy Odigie, is a Nigerian-American dancer, choreographer, and creative director who has become one of the most visible figures in Afro dance worldwide. She is the founder and head choreographer of TRYBE, an agency that represents Afro dance artists and is regarded as one of the most innovative choreographers in the African entertainment industry, credited with helping change the perception of African street dances on the global stage. She has worked with major Afrobeats stars and international brands and has been recognised in the media as a changemaker reshaping how African dance is perceived worldwide. 

Izzy sits at the sweet spot where Nigerian choreographers connect Lagos, New York, London and beyond in 2025.

3. Don Flexx

Don Flexx, whose real name is Nonso Asobe Cajetan, is a professional Nigerian choreographer, dancer, and dance instructor, best known as the former official choreographer for the musical duo P-Square. He has since become an internationally recognised figure in the dance industry. He has successfully established his own company, Extigate Entertainment, and has appeared as a judge on dance reality shows like “Dance with Peter” and “World of Dance Nigeria.” Don Flexx has also worked with artists like Ruggedman and Banky W, long before choreography became a social media trend. 

Don Flexx represents the “old guard” of the Afrobeats choreography industry.

4. Papi Ojo

You can’t talk about Nigerian choreographers in 2025 without mentioning dancers like Stephen “Papi” Ojo, whose work has appeared in Beyoncé’s Black Is King, Rihanna’s performances and more.  He has achieved international fame, notably choreographing for Beyoncé during the Lion King soundtrack rollout and performing with other major artists. Alongside Papi Ojo, there are many other Afrobeats dance choreographers and dance creatives in Nigeria and abroad.

5. Delacyn – The Creative Director in Heels

Delacyn is the professional name of Nneka Irobunda, a professional dancer, choreographer, and creative director based in New York City. She is known for her unique dance style, which she calls “Afro-Beastilettos”. Afro Beastilettos is a dance known for Afro-fusion heel classes, sleek movements, and high-concept visuals. She’s built a reputation as one of the Afrobeats dance choreographers who can merge commercial pop visuals with Afro-fusion steps. She often works as a lead or supervising choreographer on big sets, coordinating multiple dancers, camera angles and transitions. There are many more highlights to her career, such as: 

• Currently, I am a New York Knicks City Dancer.
• She was a backup dancer for Cardi B’s 2019 Grammy Awards performance of “Money.”
• She has choreographed for a wide range of major artists, including Davido, Rema, Missy Elliot, Adekunle Gold, and more.

How These Choreographers Shape the Look of Nigerian Entertainment

Collectively, these top Nigerian choreographers influence:

• How artists move on stage during tours and award performances
• The signature steps fans copy from music videos
• The structure of live shows, from intros and outros to dance breaks
• TikTok and Reels challenges led by Nigerian dance influencers
• Big brand campaigns that rely on Afro dance to connect with young audiences

They are the silent engines of the Afrobeats choreography industry, working as dance creators while also building their own brands, schools, agencies, and content channels.

Conclusion: More Than Background Dancers

From Guinness World Records stages to Beyoncé’s global projects to Lagos stadium shows, the choreographers shaping Nigeria’s entertainment scene prove that dance is strategy, branding, and storytelling. As Nigerian choreographers continue to build agencies, teach workshops and sign brand deals, the line between “dancer” and “star” is getting thinner. The next time you see a music video or live performance and think “Wow, that was clean,” remember there’s a team of Afrobeats dance choreographers, Nigerian music video choreographers and dance creatives in Nigeria who sat down, counted beats and turned sound into movement.

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FAQs About Choreographers in Nigeria’s Entertainment Scene

1: Who are some of the most influential choreographers in Nigeria right now?

Names that regularly appear among top Nigerian choreographers include Kaffy, Don Flexx, Izzy Odigie, Delacyn and Papi Ojo.

2: Who is Izzy Odigie?

Iziegbe Aiwekhoe Uwadiae-Odigie (born October 20, 1995), known popularly as Izzy Odigie, is a Nigerian-American dancer and choreographer.

3: Are there opportunities for young people who want to be choreographers in Nigeria?

Yes. Many choreographers now run studios, companies, or agencies, and there is strong demand for dancers in videos, tours, theatre, and brand content.