Stevo Simple Boy
Kenyan rapper
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Stevo Simple Boy, born Stephen Otieno Adera (born 28 January 1990), 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]
Discography
Charted singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAM Air. [15] | |||
| "Vijana tuache mihadarati" | 2017 | 7 | Vijana tuache mihadarati |