UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2025 (Model questions) Question 14

Question 14

African Poetry

The theme of indifference to oppression and the danger of silence is central to which of the following poems?

  1. A.She Walks in Beauty
  2. B.Not My Business
  3. C.The Telephone Call
  4. D.Once Upon a Time
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Not My Business)

Explanation

In Niyi Osundare's 'Not My Business' the speaker ignores others' persecution until the oppressors come for him too.