[1][2][3] Zafaran was born in Busega to Catherine Kalinda and the late Hajji Isaac Kayiira Makumbi.She is the youngest of her mother's seven children.
She later enrolled at Makerere University Business School (MUBS) for a degree in Transport and Logistics but dropped out due to financial challenges.
[4] Zafaran’s musical talent emerged in her early years through her involvement in church activities, where she sang in the choir, a passion encouraged by her mother, a devout Catholic.
[4] Zafaran worked as a backup vocalist for other Ugandan artists including Jose Chameleone, King Saha, John Blaq, Karole Kasita, B2C, and Maureen Nantume.
Although no contract was signed immediately, she was officially introduced as a Swangz Avenue artist in March 2024, alongside fellow signees Winnie Nwagi, Vinka, and Azawi.