Ghanaian entertainment critic and artist manager Kwaku Osei Koranteng Asiedu, also known as KOKA, has sparked outrage after sharing his opinions on rising music star King Paluta’s singing abilities. During a studio discussion on Accra-based Asempa FM, KOKA harshly criticized King Paluta’s vocal abilities, describing his singing voice as “useless.”
KOKA stated, “His voice is not that great; he needs a voice coach for his singing. His voice fluctuates in the song. The voice he uses to sing is useless. Singing requires a format. He has to sing in a key. He sings off-key all the time, and there’s so much repetition.”
Despite his harsh criticism, KOKA acknowledged King Paluta’s potential and talent, praising the quality of his songs and production. He suggested that King Paluta could excel with proper training, citing artists like Castro, Kofi Kinaata, Amerado, and Sarkodie as inspirations.
KOKA advised King Paluta to seek the help of a voice coach to improve his craft, stating, “All he needs is a voice coach to train him in his breathing and singing on key. And trust me, he will go far as an artist.”
However, KOKA’s comments sparked backlash from fans of King Paluta, who took to social media to express their discontent. One user posted an excerpt of KOKA’s comments, saying, “This is an Agenda to take him off……they’ve said it, and they’ve started hmmm.” Another user wrote, “He deliberately rubbish his songs and insults @KingPalutaMusic and then turned around to give him advice? Why some Ghanaians behave like this?”
King Paluta, whose real name is Thomas Adjei Wireko, is a Ghanaian rapper and singer who began his music career in the early 2000s. His songs often inspire youth to succeed, and his track ‘Sika Aba Fie’ has gained notable popularity. In 2024, King Paluta’s hit track “ASEDA” earned him four nominations at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), including the title of Best New Artiste.
