Lupita Nyong’o Instagram – In my visit to Zanzibar, I was overcome with the beauty and uniqueness of the island, the amazing flavors of the food and the wonderful people who live there. So many fascinating stories to share… Meet Aiysha Mohammed (photo #2) my tour guide for the trip. She is the first female tour guide EVER in Zanzibar, a position she fought hard to achieve because of her fascination with the island’s history, culture and food. She is a trailblazer and hopes other women will follow in her footsteps. These women (photo #3) are octopus hunters. It is an age-old practice on the island and has been revitalized in recent years. This is Maida (photo #6). She is a musician, passionate about the traditional music of Zanzibar. Because of some conservative beliefs that still exist of what a female should do, she was unable to find someone to tutor her in violin, so she learned from YouTube! She now plays in a Taarab band and wants to share that tradition with the world. This is Dr. Saidi (photo #7). He is passionate about the authentic history of this island and is a strong advocate for the culture and people from it. And finally, meet Dr. Mwatima Juma and team. Dr. Juma’s passion project is organic farming, dedicated to putting Zanzibar on the organic farming map. I spent time with them at Msonge Organic Farm – one of the country’s organic farming success stories. Together, they are working on a delivery service that supplies fresh, organic, locally produced ingredients delivered to residents, hotels, and other businesses!