Award-winning Ghanaian rapper King Paluta has been featured in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The ‘Aseda’ hitmaker whose real name is Thomas Adjei Wireko, was featured in Section B of the Music and Creative Arts paper of the examination.
Students were asked to name two significant social issues that King Paluta’s popular song “Aseda” addresses in Question 4(c) of the paper.
The inclusion of King Paluta in a national examination signals growing recognition of his work beyond entertainment, highlighting its role in social commentary.
This confirms the significance of King Paluta’s ‘Aseda’ song in Ghana’s cultural landscape.
This is a testament that Ghanaian musicians are influencing narratives, molding minds, and contributing to the morals and values of society.
His fans took to social media to celebrate him and applauded his use of music to inspire and educate.
The final paper for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)—Arabic (Essay & Objective) will be written today, Wednesday, June 18, marking the official end of this year’s nationwide examination exercise.
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has expressed satisfaction with the overall conduct of the exams, commending its team and stakeholders for ensuring a smooth process across the country despite a few logistical challenges.
