Prudence Mabhena was born with Arthrogryposis, and was severely disabled.
The society she was born into considers disabilities to carry the taint of witchcraft.
As a result, she was raised by her maternal grandmother who sang to her while working on her farm.
She later attended King George VI School for the disabled in Bulawayo.
[2][3] While at school she discovered a love for music and performing, and founded the band Liyana with seven other disabled students and was made up of: The band tried to overcome stereotypes and inspire the same people that once saw them as a curse.