[9] She gained popularity for her collaborations with South African amapiano producers such as DJ Maphorisa and Kabza de Small.

[10] Born in Mutare, Mapimbiro moved around Zimbabwe whilst growing up following her parents' separation, often residing with her grandmother or aunts.

Her music journey began after joining the choir, subsequently taking vocal and piano lessons as a child.

[11][1] Whilst a teenager, one of Mapimbiro's friends helped get one of Zimbabwe's biggest radio stations to play her music.

This radio airplay was well-received and caught the attention of singer-songwriter Audius Mtawarira, who eventually became her mentor and helped her with improving her craft.