King Paluta’s “Aseda” song features in 2025 BECE as students asked to list 2 issues in the song

 

Ghanaian Musician Thomas Adjei Wireko populary known as King Paluta song “Aseda” has gained more attention among students after the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) featured the song in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).

Section B of one of the the BECE exams papers Creative Arts was captured to name two societal issues that came out after the musician released the song.

The question contains 4 marks on the paper.

“King Paluta, whose real name is Thomas Adjei Wireko, is a Ghanaian musician celebrated for his ability to merge traditional rhythms, narrative storytelling, and modern hip-hop beats. One of his most impactful songs, ‘Aseda,’ carries profound messages that address crucial issues within Ghanaian society. Identify two of these societal issues.” The caption read.

King Paluta’s Aseda song won the Best Highlife Song at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).

The Kumasi-based artist is one of the popular artists Ghana has had in recent time. His popularity came as a shock to many but fans of music believe in his works.

The love of King Paluta’s songs and his music career became a topic of discussion after the artist joined former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to campaign prior to the 2024 election with his ‘Makoma’ song.

King Paluta also petitioned Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) board after ‘Makoma’ song missed nomination in all the categories.

“We humbly write to your honorable board to demand some explanations in connection with the snub of Makoma by King Paluta, a song we duly submitted for consideration, which we believe remains Ghana’s most popular song released within the year under review, generating the most excitement among music lovers to date.” King Paluta Management said in the petition.”

“We believe in the competence of the TGMA board and trust that a convincing reason be issued to our team, music enthusiasts and general public on this unpopular decision of the board. We are confident that “MAKOMA” breaches no moral or ethical requirement of the board and will be ready to engage for possible consideration of the song in the categories submitted for earlier.”

Source: Elvisanokyenews.net