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 The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained why it chose the hit song “Aseda” by award-winning Ghanaian rapper King Paluta for a question in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The clarification follows public criticism over Section B of the Music and Creative Arts paper, where Question 4(c) asked students to identify two major social issues addressed in “Aseda.”

On 3FM Sunrise with Johnnie Hughes on Wednesday, June 18, John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, defended the Council’s decision. He emphasized that teachers had been provided with the song’s materials in advance, ensuring that students would not face language barriers and would be fully prepared to interpret its content. “Language wouldn’t have been a barrier because teachers guided the students through it. In fact, the materials are provided to them ahead of time, giving them the opportunity to interpret and understand the content properly before the exam,” Kapi said.

However, Dr. Peter Partey-Anti, Executive Director of the Institute for Education Studies, questioned whether “Aseda” had been formally integrated into the BECE curriculum. “Is this song available in a textbook, and were all students exposed to its content before they were asked to respond? I’ve spoken with many teachers who are frustrated by the mismatch between the curriculum and the questions being set. WAEC cannot continuously set questions outside the curriculum and expect students to perform well,” he argued.

Similarly, Gapson Kofi Raphael, General Secretary of the National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA), challenged WAEC’s assurance that language posed no obstacle. “We have so many languages in Ghana,” he said. “If WAEC truly believes language isn’t a barrier, then they must consider students’ diverse backgrounds and strengths so everyone can engage with the questions effectively.”

Earlier today, Wednesday, June 18, candidates completed the final paper—the Arabic Essay and Objective sections—bringing the 2025 BECE to a close. Despite a few logistical hiccups, WAEC has expressed overall satisfaction with the conduct of the exams, praising its team and stakeholders for delivering a smooth, nationwide process.

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