Vitaa Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Height, Children

Vitaa, whose full name is Charlotte Gonin, is a distinguished French R&B, pop, and soul singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and collaborations with artists like Diam’s, Slimane, and Stromae.

Her hit singles, such as “Confessions Nocturnes” and “À fleur de toi,” and her deeply personal 2023 album Charlotte have solidified her status as a leading figure in French music.

Profile

• Full Name: Charlotte Gonin
• Stage Name: Vitaa
• Born: March 14, 1983
• Age: 42 years old
• Birthplace: Mulhouse, Haut-Rhin, France
• Nationality: French
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Geneviève Gonin
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Hicham Bendaoud (M. 2010)
• Children: Liham Bendaoud, Adam Bendaoud, Noa Bendaoud
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million to $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Vitaa was born on March 14, 1983, in Mulhouse, France, grew up in Lucenay and later Chevinay in the Beaujolais region near Lyon. Her father is French, and her mother, Geneviève, is of French-Italian descent. At 17, she left home to pursue music.

She completed her baccalauréat (high school diploma) and earned a BTS in international commerce. Before her music career took off, she worked in a clothing store at La Part-Dieu mall in Lyon. She later moved to Paris to focus on songwriting and singing, marking the start of her professional journey.

Career

Vitaa’s career began as a background singer, contributing hooks for rappers like Dadoo (“Pas à pas,” 2001), Mafia K’1 Fry, Nessbeal, and Pit Baccardi. Her breakthrough came in 2006 with features on Sinik’s “Ne Dis Jamais” and Diam’s’ “Confessions Nocturnes,” which gained her widespread recognition.

Signed as the first artist to Motown France, she released her debut album À fleur de toi in February 2007, which hit number one in France, with its title track’s music video filmed in Montreal.

Subsequent albums include Celle que je vois (2009, featuring Diam’s), Ici et maintenant (2013, with Maître Gims’ “Game Over”), La même (2015, featuring “Vivre” and “No Limit”), and J4M (2017, with Stromae and Claudio Capéo). Her 2019 concept album VersuS with Slimane, including hits like “Ça va ça vient” and “Avant toi,” was certified triple platinum and diamond, selling 500,000 copies.

In 2023, she released her personal solo album Charlotte, reflecting her life as a mother with tracks like “Ton amoureuse” and “Je n’oublie pas,” which she performed at the 2023 NRJ Music Awards. Vitaa served as a coach on The Voice Belgique and The Voice Kids Belgique (2018–2020) alongside Slimane and became a mentor for Star Academy’s 11th season (2023) and The Voice Kids France (2023).

Awards and Nominations

• 2020: Victoires de la Musique – Best Original Song for VersuS (with Slimane)
• 2023, 2024: NRJ Music Awards – Francophone Female Artist of the Year
• 2018: Nominated for three NRJ Music Awards for Just Me, Myself & Moi-Même and VersuS
• Other: VersuS certified diamond; “Ma sœur” (with Amel Bent and Camélia Jordana) certified gold; multiple chart entries in France and Belgium’s Ultratip charts.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @vitaa
• Facebook Handle: @VitaaOfficiel
• Twitter Handle: @VITAA
• YouTube Channel: Vitaa
• TikTok Handle: @vitaa

Personal Life

Vitaa, a 42-year-old Pisces, has been married to Hicham Bendaoud since 2010. They have three children: Liham (born 2011), Adam (born 2014), and Noa (born 2022).

The family resides in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, France. On December 20, 2023, their home was burgled by three individuals, with suspects aged 19–23 arrested in February 2025. Vitaa is of French-Italian descent and likely follows secular or Christian practices.

Discography

• À fleur de toi (2007) – Includes “À fleur de toi”
• Celle que je vois (2009) – Includes “Vue d’en haut” (with Diam’s)
• Ici et maintenant (2013) – Includes “Game Over” (with Maître Gims)
• La même (2015) – Includes “Vivre,” “No Limit”
• J4M (2017) – Includes “Ça les dérange” (with Jul), “Peine et pitié” (with Stromae)
• Just Me, Myself & Moi-Même (2018) – Includes “Désaccord” (with Dadju)
• VersuS (2019, with Slimane) – Includes “Ça va ça vient,” “Avant toi”
• Charlotte (2023) – Includes “Je n’oublie pas,” “Ton amoureuse”
• Notable Singles: “Confessions Nocturnes” (with Diam’s), “Je te le donne” (with Slimane), “Loro Piana” (with Alonzo, 2024)

Filmography

• Vitaa: À fleur de toi (2006) – Music Video, Composer
• Vitaa & Slimane: Je te le donne (2018) – Music Video, Composer
• Vitaa & Slimane: XY (2021) – Music Video, Composer

Net Worth

Vitaa’s estimated net worth is $1.5 million to $5 million USD. Her income derives from album sales (over 1.4 million records sold), streaming revenue (240 million YouTube views across her channels), concert tours, and TV appearances.