From L to R: Agya Koo Nimo, Black Sherif, Amerado and King Paluta

With the introduction of the Creative Arts and Design subject at the Junior High School level in Ghana, students are now engaging with music, dance, drama, design, and visual arts in a more interactive and enjoyable way.

  This curriculum has helped students discover their talents, express themselves creatively, and develop essential skills such as focus, collaboration, and craftsmanship.  

It also serves as a stress-reliever, making the learning process more engaging and fun. 

As part of this initiative, examiners of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have begun incorporating real-life examples from Ghana’s creative and entertainment industry into test questions.  

These questions are designed to make learning more relatable by connecting classroom content to familiar figures and cultural references. 

Below, GhanaWeb highlights some Ghanaian artistes whose names or works have been featured in BECE questions over the years: 

Agya Koo Nimo (2024)

Veteran highlife musician Agya Koo Nimo was featured in the 2024 BECE. 
In Section B, Question 5(c) of the Creative Arts and Design paper, candidates were asked to write a brief note about him, alongside Ephraim Amu and Black Sherif. 

Black Sherif (2024)

Black Sherif also appeared in the 2024 BECE under the Creative Arts and Design subject. 

Students were tasked with providing short biographical information on him, including his hometown, music style, an example of his work, and how he has contributed to society. 

  Amerado (2024)

Rapper Amerado was featured in the same year’s exam. 
In Section A, Question 26 of the Creative Arts and Design paper, students were asked to identify the moral lesson from the line “Mani mmere wo mpaboa no” from his song Kwaku Ananse. 

Options included: 
a. Don’t be envious 
b. Hard work pays 
c. Be determined 
d. Be assertive 

King Paluta (2025)

King Paluta appeared in the 2025 BECE. 
In Section B, Question 4(c) of the Music and Creative Arts paper, students were asked to mention two major social issues highlighted in his song Aseda. 

These appearances underscore how the BECE is evolving to reflect contemporary Ghanaian culture, making learning more meaningful and inspiring for students by incorporating music and messages they can relate to.

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