Ghanaian artiste King Paluta is celebrating an unexpected moment of national recognition, his chart-topping song ‘Aseda’ made its way into the 2024/2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
The inclusion of his song in the national curriculum caught the artiste, known in private life as Thomas Adjei Wireko, off guard. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, he shared his disbelief and joy in a light-hearted post.
“I don’t know if it’s really true but I heard there was a question in the BECE exams today about me. I’m popping the champagne already,” he wrote.
The question appeared in Section B of the Music and Creative Arts paper and focused on the social impact of Paluta’s lyricism. Students were asked to reflect on the societal messages embedded in ‘Aseda’:
“King Paluta, whose real name is Thomas Adjei Wireko, is a Ghanaian musician known for blending traditional rhythms, storytelling, and modern hip-hop beats in his music. One of his most popular songs, ‘Aseda,’ carries deep messages that address important issues in Ghanaian society. Identify two of these issues.”
See his celebration post on X below.
I don’t know if it’s really true but i heard there was a question in the BECE exams today about me .
— KING (@KingPalutaMusic) June 17, 2025
I’m popping the champagne already 🍾🥂
Watch the ‘Aseda’ music video below.
