Renowned playwright and CEO of Roverman Productions, Uncle Ebo Whyte, has explained why love remains the central theme in most of his plays, noting that relationships are the true measure of a fulfilling life.
Speaking on The Career Trail programme, he revealed that while he usually begins with a working title, the final choice often emerges from group brainstorming.
“I work with a working title when I’m writing, but the group can override it. Through brainstorming, they may decide another title works better, and that becomes the title,” he said.
According to him, the recurring focus on love is intentional.
“Most of them are love-scented, emotion-scented, because I love love. In my mind, I am a love ‘aplanke’. I love a good love story,” he remarked.
Uncle Ebo Whyte stressed that, unlike formal education that teaches various life skills, the most vital skill—building and sustaining relationships—is often overlooked.
“You can have all the degrees, you can even be President, but if your love life, your relationship with yourself, your spouse, your children, is not working, forget it. You are a miserable person,” he said.
Married for 41 years, the veteran playwright added that his personal journey has shaped this philosophy.
“I’ve learned a few things and made a lot of mistakes. But if you share your mistakes and others learn from them, then those mistakes have become useful,” he noted.
For him, theatre is not just entertainment but also a tool for teaching lessons about love, relationships, and self-discovery.
“There’s no school for love, yet it’s the one thing that can make or break your life. That’s why I centre my plays on love—to share insights that help people build better relationships,” he explained.
He believes this approach has resonated with audiences, guiding many through the complexities of love and family life through the power of storytelling.
Source: Irene Adubea Aning
