Award-winning Ghanaian rapper King Paluta has been prominently featured in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). His popular song “Aseda” was included in the Music and Creative Arts exam paper, highlighting the cultural significance of his work.
Ghanaian rapper King Paluta, whose real name is Thomas Adjei Wireko, was featured in Section B of the Music and Creative Arts paper in the 2025 BECE. Students were asked in Question 4(c) to identify two significant social issues addressed in his popular song “Aseda.”
The inclusion of King Paluta’s work in a national examination reflects growing recognition of his influence beyond entertainment, emphasizing the song’s role as a form of social commentary. This highlights the important place “Aseda” holds in Ghana’s cultural landscape and demonstrates how Ghanaian musicians are shaping societal narratives, influencing values, and molding minds.
Fans of King Paluta took to social media to celebrate him, praising his use of music to inspire and educate. Meanwhile, the final paper for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)—Arabic (Essay & Objective)—is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, marking the conclusion of this year’s nationwide exams.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the exams, commending its team and stakeholders for ensuring a smooth process across the country despite encountering a few logistical challenges.
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