Ghana has a storied tradition of storytelling and a wealth of writers, yet the commercial theater scene experienced a lull between the 1990s and early 2000s. In 2008, playwright, James Ebo Whyte, affectionately called Uncle Ebo, reignited the passion for theater with his play, "Unhappy Wives, Confused Husbands," drawing crowds back to the playhouse. Since then, commercial theater appears to have been revitalized. So, what caused the decline of commercial theater in Ghana? Uncle Ebo shares his insights on the topic, the revival, and sustenance of a vibrant theater culture in Ghana. And a New Zealand Scrabble pro has won the Spanish world title remarkably without speaking Spanish!

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