The play Hallelujah is a poignant exploration of the destructive nature of self-hatred and the pervasive violence that plagues our communities. Through the eyes of Bonga, a young poet struggling to find his voice, we witness the devastating impact of trauma and the ways in which it can distort our own perceptions and those around us. As Bonga navigates the complexities of his own identity and the harsh realities of his world, he begins to confront the painful truth that the hatred and violence he sees around him are not just the legacy of apartheid, but also a manifestation of the self-loathing and internalized racism that continues to haunt us.