WAEC & NECO Literature-in-English 2026–2030 | African Poetry
Not My Business Study Pack: Complete Notes for WAEC and NECO
Stanza-by-stanza notes, themes, devices, quotations and answer plans for Niyi Osundare’s poem, in one clear PDF.
13-page PDFStanza-by-stanza notesKey quotations13 answer plans
Many students read a poem once and then struggle to remember what to write. This Not My Business Study Pack fixes that problem. It puts everything you need to know about Niyi Osundare’s poem into one organised PDF.
Each section is short and focused. Every point carries a stanza and line reference from the official WAEC text, so you can find it in your textbook at once.
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What is inside the Not My Business Study Pack
| Poem at a glance | Quick facts, the story in short and a stanza and line guide for all seven stanzas. |
| Stanza-by-stanza summary | What happens and what it means in every stanza, with line numbers. |
| Key words and images | Clear meanings for names, objects and phrases such as the yam, the jeep and the knock. |
| Seven themes | Each theme with the lines that prove it, from indifference to the consequences of silence. |
| Twelve poetic devices | A table showing each device, an example with its line number and its effect. |
| Tone, mood and structure | How the speaker’s attitude and the poet’s attitude differ, and how the poem takes shape. |
| Background and the poet | Military rule, Nigeria’s ethnic mix and a short profile of Niyi Osundare. |
| Key quotations | Short phrases you can quote, with lines and the point each one proves. |
| Connections to other poems | Links to Once Upon a Time, New Tongue and Night for comparison questions. |
| Revision sheet and answer plans | One page to read the night before, plus outlines for 13 likely questions. |
A sample from the pack
Stanza 3 (lines 8–11): Danladi disappears
What happens: The attackers come at night, boot the whole household awake and drag Danladi out.
What it means: Terror reaches into the home. The gentle phrase “lengthy absence” is a euphemism that hides a disappearance.
Want to see more before you buy? Our free stanza-by-stanza summary and themes page show the style of the pack.
Study Pack or Exam Pack?
The Study Pack teaches you the poem. It explains what happens, what each part means and how to use the evidence. The Exam Pack then tests you with 50 model essays and 100 objective questions.
Most students do best with both. Learn first, then practise.
Who the pack is for
Students. SS1 to SS3 students and WAEC and NECO candidates can use it for first reading, revision and last-minute review.
Teachers. Teachers can use it as ready-made lesson notes and as a reference for marking.
Parents. Parents get a clear guide that supports revision at home, with no literature degree needed.
How to order
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3. Download your PDF on your phone or computer.
Please note
The pack does not reproduce the poem, so keep your textbook beside you as you read. It is for the buyer’s personal or classroom use. Please do not share or resell it. For the full overview, visit the complete study guide.
Frequently asked questions
What format is the Not My Business Study Pack?
It is a 13-page PDF that opens on any phone, tablet or computer.
Does the pack include the poem itself?
No. Keep your textbook beside you, since the pack refers to stanzas and line numbers.
Which line numbers does the pack follow?
The official WAEC text, which has seven stanzas and 26 lines.
What is the difference between the Study Pack and the Exam Pack?
The Study Pack gives notes and answer plans. The Exam Pack gives model essays and 100 practice questions.
Can I buy both packs?
Yes. Many students buy the Study Pack to learn the poem and the Exam Pack to practise.
Study Not My Business the easy way
Pick the pack that fits your revision plan.
Not My Business Study Pack: ₦1,000
Stanza-by-stanza notes, themes, devices with line numbers, key quotations, a one-page revision sheet and 13 answer plans.
Not My Business Exam Pack: ₦1,000
50 model essays, 100 objective questions in six sections and a full answer key.
Teaching Not My Business and the other 9 poems?
Get the lesson note and lesson plan for each poem. The lesson note gives you the content to teach, and the lesson plan sets out each period with objectives, activities and evaluation. Each costs ₦1,000.
