Bolgatanga’s Ataman Nikita Nominated for Best Voice at Gramoframe Music Video Awards

Bolgatanga-born vocalist Ataman Nikita has secured a nomination in the Best Voice category at the Gramoframe Music Video Awards for his live rendition of “Devil’s Game.” The nomination places him among 20 vocalists from around the world competing for recognition at the ceremony, scheduled for California in August 2026.

Organizers describe the award’s broader Best Music Video honor as recognizing works that achieve “the synthesis of sound, cinema, and culture.” While Nikita’s nomination centers on his vocal performance, the recognition adds to a quietly strong run for the artist, whose debut solo album Enigma — released September 26, 2025, under Isolirium Entertainment — has continued to gain traction with listeners.

About Ataman Nikita

Born Richard Azunre in Bolgatanga to a Russian mother and Gurune father, Ataman Nikita spent his early years in Russia, Ghana, and New York before settling in Ghana, where he now works as an ICT Administrator and lecturer at Bolgatanga Technical University. He is the brother of fellow Isolirium Entertainment artist Dr. Pushkin and had featured on numerous Isolirium productions before stepping into a solo career.

About Isolirium Entertainment

Isolirium Entertainment is the Bolgatanga-linked record label behind artists including Dr. Pushkin and Ataman Nikita, known for pushing Northern Ghanaian sound — including Kologo-fusion music — onto international stages such as SXSW.

Story By Atigsi-Badek