King Paluta Defends “Aseda” Song Against Condemnation

King Paluta, the crooner of the hit song “Aseda” has risen to the defence of his musical piece following the condemnation of some Christian leaders seen in viral videos jamming alongside their congregation to it.

He asserts that the song deemed secular is healthy for all age groups especially children as it propagates forgiveness.

“It sometimes saddens me. Aseda has no negative influence on kids in the community or in the church. The song has a verse about forgiveness which is not harmful to kids. I feel bad whenever I see things like that but at the end of the day man is man,” he said in an interview on Okay FM.

King Paluta’s remarks come on the back of a recent social media debate over the definition of secular music and its place in the church in Ghana.

This was sparked by an apology by the Acting Rector of St Stephen Rectorate at Bodomase in the Ashanti Region, Rev Father Peter Kusi Twumasi after a video of him singing King Paluta’s hit song “Aseda” during service went viral.

In a letter dated August 13, 2024, addressed to Rev Father Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the Representative of the National Liturgical Commission, the clergyman expressed remorse for defiling their holy environment with a secular song.

He acknowledged the fact that he let his guard down, adding that his action fell short of standard.

“I write to you with a heavy heart, filled with deep regret and humility. I am deeply sorry for my actions in relation to the viral video featuring me singing a secular song ‘Aseda’ by King Paluta within a liturgical space. I left my guard down and allowed a secular influence to enter our sacred space.

“I realize now that my mistake caused offense and confusion and for that matter, I am truly sorry… I am mortified that this has been amplified on social media, causing attention and embarrassment to our community. I take full responsibility for my mistake and assure you that it will not happen again.”