Sikwaya Petrus was born in 1993 in Rundu, Namibia and grew up in Noordoewer. He attended primary and secondary school in Noordoewer and Windhoek. While in school, he held leadership positions such as Head Boy and chairperson of the school's student organization. After completing secondary school in 2015, he worked briefly at a petrol station, where he was promoted to cashier. He believes he is dedicated, able to control his peers, build teams, and drive success even in challenging environments.