JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba 2026/2027

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba 2026/2027

Yoruba is a language subject for candidates interested in arts, social sciences, and language studies. The 2026/2027 JAMB examination in Yoruba tests candidates on language skills, comprehension, grammar, literature, and cultural knowledge. Proper preparation requires both understanding the language and being familiar with Yoruba literary works such as poems, plays, and novels.

JAMB has recommended specific textbooks for Yoruba to help students. These books cover grammar, comprehension, composition, oral communication, and literature, providing clear explanations and practical exercises. They are designed to help candidates grasp language rules, appreciate literary works, and confidently tackle both multiple-choice and essay questions.

Candidates are advised to use these textbooks alongside the official JAMB Yoruba syllabus. The syllabus highlights topics that are most likely to appear in the exam, ensuring that study time is focused and efficient. Practicing past questions is also very important, as it familiarizes candidates with the format of the questions and shows which topics are commonly tested.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba

1. Abíọ́dún, J. (1995) – Àròkọ àti Aáyan Ògbufọ̀, Lagos: MAJAB Publishers.
2. Adéwọlé, L. O. et al. (2000) – Exam Focus – Yorùbá Language for WASSCE/SSCE, Ibadan: UP Plc.
3. Awóbùlúyì, O. (1978) – Essentials of Yorùbá Grammar, Ibadan: UP Plc.
4. Awóbùlúyì, O. (ed.) (1990) – Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìpèri Yorùbá) Vol. II, Ibadan: UP Plc.
5. Awóbùlúyì, O. (2008) – Ẹ̀kọ́ Ìṣẹ̀dá-Ọ̀rọ̀ Yorùbá, Akure: Montem Paperback.
6. Awóbùlúyì, O. (2013) – Ẹ̀kọ́ Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Osogbo: Atman Ltd.
7. Babalọlá, A. (ed.) (1991) – Ìwé Ìmọ̀dọ̀tun Yorùbá SSI – SSIII, Longman.
8. Bámgbóṣé, O. (ed.) (1984) – Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìpèri Yorùbá) Vol. 1, Ibadan: UP Plc.
9. Bámgbóṣé, A. (1990) – Fọnọ́lọ́jì àti Gírámà Yorùbá, Ibadan.
10. Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1988) – Ẹ̀kọ́-Èdè Yorùbá Òde-Òní SSI – SSIII, Macmillan Publishers.

Literature

These texts cover both oral and written Yoruba literature, including prose, poetry, and drama:

1. Adeboye Babalola – Akojopo Alo Ijapa Apa Kin-in-ni, University Press Plc, Ibadan.
2. Adeboye Babalola – Awon Oriki Orile Metadinlogbon, Learn Africa Plc, Lagos.
3. Debo Awe – Moremi Ajasoro, Elyon Publishers, Ilesa.
4. Ayomide Akanji – Oro Enu Akewi, Genius Books Publishers, Ibadan.
5. Akinwumi Isola – Nitori Owo, Sumob Publishers, Osogbo.

Culture

These books provide insights into Yoruba traditions, beliefs, and societal norms:

1. Adeoye, C. L. (1979) – Àṣà àti Ìṣe Yorùbá, Ibadan: OUP.
2. Adeoye, C. L. (1985) – Ìgbàgbọ́ àti Ẹ̀sìn Yorùbá, Ibadan: Oníbọnjẹ Press.
3. Ladélé, T. A. et al. (1986) – Àkọ́jọpọ̀ Ìwádìí Ìjìnlẹ̀ Àṣà Yorùbá, Ibadan: Macmillan Publishers. 

Note for our Yoruba Candidates

To excel in JAMB Yoruba, candidates should focus on both language skills and literary understanding. Studying the recommended textbooks will help strengthen grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and oral communication. Paying attention to literary works such as plays, poems, and novels will also improve performance in essay questions and comprehension passages.

 The syllabus provides a clear roadmap of topics that are likely to appear in the exam, allowing candidates to plan their study sessions effectively. Focusing on these areas ensures that preparation is organized, comprehensive, and efficient.

Practicing past questions helps candidates to familiarize themselves with question formats, identify recurring themes, and manage time effectively during the exam. By combining careful study of the textbooks, attention to the syllabus, and consistent practice with past questions, candidates can approach the Yoruba exam with confidence and perform at their best.