Senanu, K. E. and Vincent, T. (eds.) (1993) A Selection of African Poetry, Lagos

Topic 13 of 15 in the JAMB Literature in English syllabus for 2026/2027. Study the contents and notes below, then check yourself against the objectives.

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Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Senanu, K. E. and Vincent, T. (eds.) (1993) A Selection of African Poetry, Lagos, the JAMB Literature in English syllabus expects you to study:

  • 7. Senanu, K. E. and Vincent, T. (eds.) (1993) A Select Longman

Study notes & guidance

Study Senanu, K. E. and Vincent, T. (eds.) (1993) A Selection of African Poetry, Lagos using a recommended Literature in English textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Literature in English, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Senanu, K. E. and Vincent, T. (eds.) (1993) A Selection of African Poetry, Lagos, you should be able to:

  1. Ion of African Poetry, Lagos:

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Then practise: the fastest way to lock in a topic is to test yourself under time. Go to CBT practice →

Source: official JAMB UTME Literature in English syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.

← Parker, E.W. (ed.) (1980) A Peagent of Longer Poems London: Longman · Soyinka, W. (ed.) (1987) Poems of Black Africa, Ibadan: Heinemann →

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