Stevo Simple Boy

Stevo Simple Boy
Birth nameStephen Otieno Adera
Born (1990-01-28) 28 January 1990 (age 34)
Oyugis, Homabay County, Kenya.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015–present
LabelsMen in Business

Stephen Otieno Adera (born 28 January 1990) Popularly known with his stage name Stevo Simple Boy, is a Kenyan rapper.[1] He raps about social issues that affect the society. In 2019 he rose to fame after he released his song "Mihadarati" where he was addressing the dangers of drugs.[2] This came after his appearance in Ebru TV's "Chipukeezy Show"[3]

Early life

Stevo was born and raised in Oyugis, Homabay county in a family of two before moving to Nairobi. He has been in the music scene since 2007 but started recording in 2015.[4]

Music career

Stevo rose to fame in 2019 after a song he had previously released in 2017 dubbed "Mihadarati" hit the headlines.[5] The song was played in several radio and TV stations in the region since it addressed the dangers of drug abuse.[6] Stevo was named ambassador of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) of Kenya in the same year 2019.[7][8]

In late 2019, Stevo released a song titled "Inauma" which translates to "it hurts". This track was inspired by the trolls he receives online.[9] The singer has received online trolls several times throughout his career.[10][11]

In 2020 he released a song titled "Tuheshimu Ndoa" which translates to "respect marriages". In the song he talks about marriage and encourages couples to respect marriages.[12]

In 2022 early January, Stevo parted ways with his old management and joined a management and record label called Men in Business.[13] Through a joint alliance from Vaga Genius (C.E.O – Men in Business) and Vinc on the Beat they helped revive his musical career with the song "Ni Nani" featuring Adasa.[14]

References

  1. ^ Anyango, Diana. "Stivo Simple Boy opens up on life after fame, explains why doing music is not a walk in the park". Stivo Simple Boy opens up on life after fame, explains why doing music is not a walk in the park. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  2. ^ "Stivo Simple Boy of 'Vijana tuwache mihadarati' song lands collabo with DJ Shiti". Hot 96. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2021.
  3. ^ "When ordinary acts hand you instant fame". Nation. 5 July 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Stivo Simple Boy". Mpasho. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  5. ^ Jared, Too. "Why Rayvanny wants to meet 'Vijana Tuache Mihadarati' singer". Why Rayvanny wants to meet 'Vijana Tuache Mihadarati' singer. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  6. ^ "New KeMusic: Stevo Simple Boy with another Important Message in his Latest Single". Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  7. ^ Kagonye, Fredrick. "Stevo Simple named NACADA ambassador". The Standard. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  8. ^ "[Video] 'Vijana tuache mihadarati' singer lands a job with NACADA". hivisasa.com. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  9. ^ Reporter, Standard. "Lady who made fun of Stevo Simple Boy apologises after numerous trolls". The Standard. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  10. ^ Mwarua, Douglas (24 May 2020). "Kenyan celebrities defend Stevo Simple Boy after being humiliated by US comedian". Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Kenyans shred US superstar to pieces for mocking Stivo Simple Boy". Kenyan_Report. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Stevo Simple Boy gets massive love from fans after dropping Tuheshimu ndoa". Pulse Live Kenya. 23 February 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.
  13. ^ brianndungu. "'Niliteseka!' Stivo Simpleboy reveals why he changed his management". Mpasho. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  14. ^ "Stevo Simple Boy signs with Chezaa Africa for his music distribution". 7 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
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