Renowned playwright and motivational speaker Uncle Ebo Whyte is challenging societal expectations around marriage, urging individuals especially the youth not to marry simply to conform.

In a candid video shared on his official Instagram page, the veteran author and life coach, who has been married for over four decades, questioned long-held beliefs about the necessity and purpose of marriage in today’s world.

"There was a time when everybody needed to marry. That time has changed. There was a time when there was a purpose for marriage. That time has changed. There was a time when we needed to marry. That time has changed. It’s not now."

Quoting the Apostle Paul, Uncle Ebo added, He who marries does well. He who does not marry does even better,” encouraging his audience to make thoughtful, personal decisions rather than succumbing to cultural or societal expectations.

He also pushed back against common arguments that marriage is essential for procreation and companionship, noting that evolving societal values such as population control and changing relational dynamics have shifted those priorities.

"Because now we are saying there are too many people. Let’s control the population. Then there’s the issue of companionship. I’ve been married for 42 years."

Uncle Ebo concluded by warning against romanticised portrayals of marriage, describing it as a demanding and complex relationship that requires far more than love to sustain.

"Marriage is not given to everybody. Not everybody needs to marry. Not everybody will marry. Marriage is not a magic wand. It may not deliver half of what you expect. So if you do choose to marry, do so because you’ve found someone with whom you genuinely want to build a life, not because society says you must," he said.