Zaho

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Zaho's career is marked by steady, meaningful achievements rather than flashy awards. Her debut album going gold in France was a major commercial win, and her 2015 Francophone Artist of the Year award recognized her as a leading voice in the French-speaking music world. Perhaps her most unique accomplishment is co-writing "Mercy," which placed second at Eurovision in 2018, a rare feat for a songwriter from the Canadian-Algerian community. She has also been nominated for several Félix Awards and Victoires de la Musique, reflecting consistent respect from industry peers. Her longevity in a competitive industry, with four studio albums and over 50 credits as a vocalist or songwriter, speaks to her staying power and artistic adaptability.

AwardsZaho's most significant honor came in 2015 when she won the Francophone Artist of the Year award at the Canadian Francophone Awards, recognizing her impact on the French-speaking community in Canada. Her debut album Dima achieved gold certification in France, a commercial milestone that underscored her popularity. In 2018, her songwriting contribution to "Mercy" helped the song place second at the Eurovision Song Contest, a notable achievement for a Canadian-Algerian songwriter representing France. While she has not won major international awards like Grammys, she has been nominated for various Félix Awards and Victoires de la Musique.