Zaho (singer) Biography: Age, Net Worth, Parents, Siblings, Songs, Albums, Awards, Collaborations

Zaho, whose birth name is Zehira Darabid, is an Algerian-Canadian R&B singer and songwriter. She emerged into broader recognition with her breakout debut album Dima in 2008, topping charts and solidifying her voice in Francophone pop-R&B.

Her musical journey, from early guitar training in Algeria through emotional storytelling, reflects genuine expression and cultural resonance.

Profile

• Full name: Zehira Darabid
• Nickname: Zaho
• Date of birth: May 10, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Bab Ezzouar, Algiers, Algeria
• State/Province of origin: Algiers Province
• Nationality: Algerian-Canadian
• Profession: R&B singer, songwriter, composer, arranger
• Parents: Father is an executive; mother is a mathematics professor
• Siblings: Brother and sister
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Algerian
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and education

Zehira Darabid is now 45 years old. She was born on May 10, 1980, in Bab Ezzouar, a suburb of Algiers, Algeria. At age seven, she began playing guitar and was soon fluently performing Francis Cabrel’s repertoire by age ten.

When she was 18, her family immigrated to Montreal, Canada, under a program inviting skilled individuals; her father had been an executive at the Ministry of Planning, and her mother served as a university lecturer in operational research.

Before moving, she had already earned her high school diploma (baccalauréat) at age 16 in Algeria. In Montreal, she enrolled at Université de Montréal studying computer engineering in software development but eventually set aside her studies to pursue music full-time.

Personal Life

Beyond mentioning that she has a brother and a sister and that her parents held academic and executive roles, there is no publicly available information regarding marriage, romantic relationships, or children.

Career

Zaho’s musical career officially began after relocating to Canada. In 1999 in Montreal, she connected with producers and entered professional music. She wrote the song “Tout ce temps” for Idir, and he insisted she record it with him—marking a strong foothold in the French music industry.

In 2008, Zaho released her debut studio album Dima (“Always” in Arabic), earning rapid success across Francophone regions. The album featured standout singles such as C’est chelou, La roue tourne featuring Tunisiano, and Kif’n’dir.

Her subsequent albums include Contagieuse (2012), which achieved Gold certification in France; Le monde à l’envers (2017); and Résilience (2023). She also collaborated extensively with artists like Soprano, Tunisiano, La Fouine, Sean Paul, and Justin Nozuka, and made appearances on a variety of tracks across genres and artists.

Zaho received multiple accolades: Best European (French) Artist at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards; Francophone Revelation of the Year at the 2009 NRJ Music Awards; Group/Duo Francophone collaboration with Justin Nozuka in 2011; and awards from Trace Urban Music Awards and Berlin Music Video Awards.

Awards

• MTV Europe Music Awards 2008 – Best European (French) Artist
• NRJ Music Awards 2009 – Francophone Revelation of the Year
• NRJ Music Awards 2011 – Francophone Group/Duo with Justin Nozuka
• Prix de La Création 2011 – International Song (with Sean Paul)
• Trace Urban Music Awards 2013 – Best Female Artist and Best Collaboration with La Fouine
• Berlin Music Video Awards 2022 – DOUCEMENT

Net worth

Zaho’s is currently now worth around $5 million. Her wealth stems from singing, songwriting, composing among other profitable ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @zahodesagazan
• Instagram: @zahonline
• X (formerly Twitter): @ZAHOOFFICIEL

Discography

Albums:

• Dima (2008)
• Contagieuse (2012)
• Le monde à l’envers (2017)
• Résilience (2023)

Mixtape:

• La Mixtape (2007)

Singles (Solo and Featured), listed chronologically:

• Hey Papi (feat. Soprano) (2006)
• Lune de miel (feat. Don Choa) (2007)
• C’est chelou (2008)
• La roue tourne (feat. Tunisiano) (2008)
• Kif’n’dir (2008)
• Je te promets (2009)
• Boloss (2012)
• Tourner la page (2013)
• Tout est pareil (2013)
• Ma meilleure (feat. La Fouine) (2013)
• Shooting Star (feat. Tara McDonald) (2013)
• Divisés (2013)
• Laissez-les kouma (feat. MHD) (2016)
• Tant de choses (2016)
• Comme tous les soirs (2017)
• Ego (feat. Sean Paul, Banx & Ranx) (2019)
• Ma Lune (2021)