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“The Distortion of Hadassah,” Ejiro Umukoro’s intriguing YA novel – Olukorede S Yishau
"The Distortion of Hadassah" by Ejiro Umukoro, LightRay! Media. 2025,188pp
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A strong thread running through the film is the idea of desperation, not just the kidnappers’, not just the families’, but a national kind of desperation that corrodes values and bends every character toward self-preservation.
Despite all these, My Father’s Shadow is not a dirge. Its fragmented form allows for moments of tenderness and beauty, even humour. These flashes underscore the resilience of ordinary Nigerians, who, despite betrayals by their leaders, continue to love, to sing, to imagine futures for their children.
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Besides that, the album is well-curated and Bella Shmurda's collaborators perform remarkably, helping him achieve his purpose. “This kind of music is my essence, it's my purpose,” Bella Shmurda said in a video before the album was released. “The greatest war is sanity…it's a battle with yourself."
At 23 tracks, the album overextends itself, disrupting the intensity and ferocity that defined its opening half. Trimmed down to a lean 10–12 tracks, The Machine could have been a focused, tightly wound project. Instead, its sprawl dulls its edge. And by the time the final track, “HALLELUJAH,” featuring Phyno, Jeriq, and Tobe Nwigwe, rolls in, we are torn between joining the celebration and simply sighing with relief that the album has finally ended.
Umukoro blends an authentic voice with emotional honesty, inviting readers into a world that feels both relatable and transformative. The characters wrestle with identity, change, and belonging in ways that resonate deeply.
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