Rafaella Nikolaou was born and raised in Limassol. She has been taking piano and theory lessons since the age of 7. She continued her studies at «New Bulgarian University» in Sofia and she is currently teaching piano and vocals. As a pianist and vocalist, she performed in various European concerts and competitions due to her participation in various music ensembles (e.g. Cantus Novus Femina, The Philharmonic of Mesa Yeitonia)