Born and raised in the township of eZinyoka, Port Elizabeth, developed musical interest at the age of 6 and participated on church choirs.

Faku rose to fame as a contestant on The Voice SA season 2 in 2017, prior to getting recognition in the music industry.

On 31 January 2020, her single "uWrongo" by South African DJ Prince Kaybee was released features Ami Faku, Shimza and Black Motion.

[9] The song was certified gold certification on Recording Industry of South Africa with sales of 25 000 units.

In November 2020, she was nominated for Best Female in Southern Africa and Best Newcomer at African Muzik Magazine Awards.

[19] On 22 January, she released a single "Lala Ngoxolo" featuring South African rapper Emtee.

[23][24] In November 2021, she made collaboration with Kabza de Small and DJ Maphorisa on a single "Asibe Happy" released.