Stevo Simple Boy | |
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Birth name | Stephen Otieno Adera |
Born | Oyugis, Homabay County, Kenya. | 28 January 1990
Genres | Hip hop |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2015–present |
Labels | Men 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]
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]
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]