Makachu, a traditional diving stunt popular in Forodhani, Stone Town, Zanzibar, officially resumes today, January 1.

Growing up in Zanzibar, as one of the sultan's 36 children, Sayyida Salme had everything except her freedom. But at the age of 22, the princess fell pregnant by a German merchant out of wedlock.

Less well-known - and barely mentioned in the film - is that he was born in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar to a family whose roots lie in India and Persia. Here are five things you should ...