SOFIIA was born in a post-Soviet country and began her career at the age of five. She rose to international fame as the lead singer of the iconic pop group VIA GRA. In 2022, following the outbreak of the war between Russia and Ukraine, she was forced to start her career from the scratch. She reshaped her life, began writing music in English, and relocated to Berlin and London to pursue her dreams. SOFIIA has worked with globally recognised names including Simon Fuller (Spice Girls), Lex Barkey, and YAMI. With over half a million streams and a social following of more than 775K across platforms, SOFIIA has established herself as a compelling and evolving force in contemporary music. Blending Slavic roots with English lyrics, she connects with audiences worldwide and has performed on major stages such as Atlas Weekend (70,000+ audience), The Alternative Escape Festival.