 Alexio Kawara was born in Harare's Glen Norah suburb, Zimbabwe in a family of five children, who all became musicians.He attended a local school, Shiriyedenga Primary from 1985 to 1991 and then enrolled at Mazowe Boys High School in 1991–1995, following Vainona High School.In school he was a key member of the school choir, keeping this as a secret from his parents.