By Ayo Onikoyi

With a record playing time of 24hrs 46mins Nigerian Trumpeter,  Joshua Olusanya known as BossBoss has broken the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet previously held  by an Indian known as  Ghantasala Satya Sai from Hyderabad, India.

According to the enthusiastic Osun State performer and music coach, “All evidence has been submitted to the Guinness World Record for review, and I await the official response.”

BossBoss told Potpourri that all the rules of the game were duly observed and that he is sure of confirmation by the World’s Record body soonest.

He said, “With over a decade of music experience in performance and teaching, I have the ability to play different genres of music professionally.

“As the Trumpet Influencer in Africa, I took up the challenge and attempted to set the Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet. Being the First person to attempt setting this World Record came with a lot of challenges but I was determined and I worked hard for the huge task. I Successfully played the Trumpet for 24hrs 46min.”

BossBoss is currently the Associate Band Director at the American International School of Abuja and he has taught students of over 35 different nationalities.

Speaking about his sojourn in the music realm the self-styled Trumpet Influencer in Africa narrates his story:

” I have remarkably worked hard to get both academic and practical knowledge on my chosen field of study. In pursuit of a sound musical career, I applied for and was awarded a two-year scholarship to study Trumpet Performance at the Musical Society of Nigeria ( Muson).

Over my two years of Diploma study I took Theory of Music and passed successfully in the grade 8 of the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music London (ABRSM) and also gained a distinction in the Grade 8 Trumpet Practical examination.

“I graduated successfully in 2018 with a Diploma in Music at the Musical Society of Nigeria (Muson)

“Music cannot be studied in isolation, in view of this I have taken every opportunity I come across to gain more experience. I have made several international trips with Orchestras, Jazz Band and as a Guest Solo Artist in several Music Festival.

Vanguard Newspaper