Salum and his mother moved to lived in Kilimani when he was aged four, where he lived for two years. In 1997 Salum moved with his mother to a place named Chukwani. Chukwani is a village on the Tanzanian island of Unguja, part of Zanzibar. It is located in the west of the island, south of the town of Mbweni, Zanzibar, and not far from Chukwani International Airport. In 1997 Salum also became a brother to Salum whom he leaves behind. Salum spent a lot of time doing fun enjoyable activities in Zanzibar such as swimming; listening to music; dancing; socialing and creating friendships and bonds with his family. Salum will be missed by all these people give him such positive experiences of the people and the country he called home.