Stevo Simple Boy

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Stevo Simple Boy
Birth nameStephen Otieno Adera
Born (1990-01-28) 28 January 1990 (age 34)
Oyugis, Homabay County, Kenya.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
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]

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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]

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References

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  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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