Joshua Olusanya Breaks World Record After 25-Hour Trumpet Marathon in Lagos

A Nigerian musician, Joshua Olusanya, popularly known as Trumpet Influencer, has officially entered the Guinness World Records for completing the Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet, with an uninterrupted performance lasting 25 hours, 30 minutes, and 36 seconds.

The record-breaking feat took place from May 9 to 10, 2025, at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, and was confirmed by Guinness World Records in an official communication to Olusanya, who had previously made a disqualified attempt in February 2024.

In an email confirming his new record, Guinness World Records wrote:

“Dear Joshua Olusanya, we are thrilled to inform you that your application for Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet has been successful and you are now the Guinness World Records Title Holder! Congratulations, you are Officially Amazing!”

Elated, Olusanya took to his Instagram page @officialbossboss to share the news with followers and supporters, expressing gratitude and reflecting on the journey:

“Official! I’m honoured to announce that I’ve set the first-ever Guinness World Record for the Longest Marathon Playing the Trumpet! A dream we collectively fought for. Thank you, Nigeria! We made history together.”

Olusanya had first attempted the record on February 23, 2024, performing for 24 hours and 46 minutes. However, the attempt was disqualified because he briefly paused to drink water — an action Guinness said disrupted the continuous flow of the performance, thus violating the attempt rules.

At the time, GWR explained:

“They may consume food and drink while the record is in progress, but this must not disrupt the flow of the attempt. As the participant drank water during the attempt, where the performance was disrupted, the attempt has been disqualified.”

Undeterred by the setback, Olusanya returned with renewed determination and ultimately succeeded in his second attempt, surpassing the 24-hour mark and cementing his place in global music history.

Beyond setting a world record, Olusanya said the goal was also to highlight the value of instrumental music, promote music education, and inspire young talents across Africa and beyond.