Makenna Ali

Journalist based between Manchester and Trinidad, as I occasionally write about my life on Substack this is me writing Instagram LinkedIn SubscribeMessage

Featured image: Yas Lucia Mascarenhas Sitting with filmmaker Baka Bah after the premiere of his film, The Success of Moss Side at Factory International, he reflects on the film’s growing legacy, the challenges that have emerged since its release, and the diverse reactions it has sparked since its release. Baka’s goal when creating the film was to portray a more nuanced portrait of Moss Side –  highlighting the stories and livelihoods of residents. “I was a bit naive,” he admits.

By Makenna Ali Featured image: Nikolai Duffy Sitting with poet and author Nikolai Duffy at the Manchester Poetry Library, he speaks candidly about a new chapter in his life – one that leads him from poetry into the realm of prose. After nearly two decades teaching at the Manchester Writing School and building a career grounded in experimental poetry and contemporary literature, he is venturing into unfamiliar territory: the publication of his first novel, Common.