Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma was born and raised in Benin City by her mother, along with her siblings. She is originally from Delta State. Pearl attended Negbenegbor International School in Benin City for her secondary education. She began performing at a young age, participating in school talent shows and singing in her church's adult choir.

On October 14, 2022, Madi released her breakout single "See Finish", which made its breakthrough primarily on TikTok. Sooner, she released three additional singles; gaining her more recognition, and performed at the Homecoming event in Lagos, Nigeria. Qing Madi's music genres have been noted as Afrobeat, Pop, Soul, and R&B.