King Paluta Featured in 2025 BECE Creative Arts Exam | Ghanaian Music in Education
Ghanaian musician King Paluta was featured in the 2025 BECE Creative Arts (Music) paper. Learn how his song “Aseda” inspired questions on societal issues and cultural education.
Isaac Mintah 
Popular Ghanaian musician King Paluta, born Thomas Adjei Wireko, has been featured in this year’s Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) Creative Arts (Music) paper.
The inclusion of the celebrated artist in the national examination has generated excitement among students and music lovers across the country.
In the paper, candidates were tasked to identify two important societal issues addressed in King Paluta’s hit song “Aseda”. The question highlighted King Paluta’s unique style of blending traditional rhythms, storytelling, and modern hip-hop beats, recognizing his contribution to contemporary Ghanaian music and social commentary.
King Paluta’s “Aseda” is widely known for its deep messages that touch on various challenges facing Ghanaian society, including issues such as poverty, youth unemployment, corruption, and the importance of gratitude and perseverance.
Many have praised the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for acknowledging the relevance of local artists in education and for encouraging students to engage with music that reflects their own cultural realities.
Social media platforms have been abuzz with positive reactions from fans, teachers, and even fellow musicians, who see this as a step towards promoting Ghanaian talent and using music as a tool for education.
King Paluta has yet to officially comment on the news, but supporters say this is a well-deserved recognition for his efforts in using music to inspire and educate the youth.
