 Setara was born in Reading, England, where she was homeschooled by her mother, Lorraine.She decided at the age of seven that she wanted to become a professional singer, when a member of The Drifters performed at a wedding she was attending and invited her on stage to sing "My Girl" with him.Setara was signed up at the age of 15 by producer Kwame Kwaten, who spotted her at a talent contest.