JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba 2026/2027

For students preparing for the JAMB Yoruba exam in 2026/2027, using the right textbooks is key. JAMB recommends specific books that cover the language, literature, and cultural aspects of Yoruba. These textbooks are written by experts and are aligned with the JAMB syllabus, making them helpful for exam preparation. They are designed to simplify complex topics and provide in-depth knowledge about Yoruba grammar, vocabulary, culture, and literature.

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Below, you’ll find a list of recommended textbooks that can help students prepare well for the Yoruba JAMB exam.

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Importance of Using Recommended Textbooks

The recommended textbooks offer clear explanations and examples to make learning Yoruba easier. They cover the topics JAMB expects you to know and provide practice questions to help reinforce learning. Studying from these books will help you understand the language better and be ready for the types of questions JAMB asks.

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba 2026/2027

Language

S/NO	TEXTBOOK
1	Abíọ̣́dún, J. (1995) Àròkọ àti Aáyan Ògbufọ̀, Lagos: MAJAB Publishers.
2	Adéwọlé, L. O. (et al) (2000) Exam Focus – Yorùbá Language for WASSCE/ SSCE, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
3	Awóbùlúyì, O. (1978) Essentials of Yorùbá Grammar, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
4	Awóbùlúyì, O. (ed.) (1990) Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìperí Yorùbá) Vol. II, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
5	Awóbùlúyì, O. (2008) Ẹ̀kọ́ Ìṣẹ̀dá-Ọ̀rọ̀ Yorùbá, Akurẹ: Montem Paperback.
6	Awóbùlúyì, O. (2013) Ẹ̀kọ́ Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Oṣogbo: Atman Ltd.
7	Babalọlá, A. (ed.) (1991) Ìwé Ìmọ́dọ̀ tun Yorùbá SSI – SSIII, Longman.
8	Bámgbóṣé,O.(ed.) (1984) Yorùbá Metalanguage (Èdè-Ìperí Yorùbá) Vol. 1, Ìbàdàn:UP Plc.
9	Bámgbóṣé, A. (1990) Fọnọ́ lọ́ jì àti Gírámà Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn.
10	Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1988) Ẹ̀kọ́-Èdè Yorùbá Òde-òní SSI – SSIII, Macmillian Publishers.
11	Mustapha, O. (ed.) (1991) Ẹ̀kọ́-Èdè Yorùbá Titun SSI–SSIII, Ìbàdàn: UP Plc.
12	Ọdẹ̣́tókun, A. (et al) (2005) Ìwé Ìgbáradì fún Ìdánwó Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Macmillan Publishers.
13	Owólabí, K. (1989) Ìjìnlẹ̀ Ìtúpalẹ̀ Èdè Yorùbá (1) Fónẹ́ tíìkì àti Fọnọ́ lọ́ jì, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnòjé Press.
14	Owólabí, O. (et al) (1999) Countdown WASSCE/SSCE, NECO, JME (Ìwé Ìgbáràdi fún Ìdánwò Àṣekágbá Yorùbá), Ìbàdàn: Evans.
15	Ọyádèyí, O. (1998) Ìjìnlẹ̀ Fọnọ́ lọ́ jì àti Gírámà Èdè Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Heinemann.

Literature

The JAMB syllabus for Yoruba literature includes prescribed texts that cover the important stories, poems, and plays that students should study. Each book focuses on the various themes and lessons in Yoruba literature, helping students understand the background and message of each work.

Culture

S/NO	TEXTBOOK
1	Adéoyè, C. L. (1979) Àṣà àti Ìṣe Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: OUP.
2	Adéoyè, C. L. (1985) Ìgbàgbọ́ àti Ẹ̀sìn Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Oníbọnọ̣̀ jé Press.
3	Ládéĺé, T. A. (et al) (1986) Àkójọpọ̣̀ Ìwádìí Ìjìnlẹ̀ Àṣà Yorùbá, Ìbàdàn: Macmillian Publishers.

These textbooks on Yoruba culture provide insight into traditional beliefs, customs, and values. They help students understand the rich history of the Yoruba people and the importance of cultural practices.

Conclusion

The JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba are excellent resources for students aiming to perform well in the exam. They offer insights into the language, literature, and culture of the Yoruba people. By studying these books, students can deepen their knowledge of Yoruba and be prepared for the questions they will face in the exam. These books make the study process easier and more organized, helping students focus on the right topics and themes to succeed.

Importance of Using Recommended Textbooks

JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Yoruba 2026/2027

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