Stephen Otieno Adera (born 28 January 1990) Popularly known with his stage name Stevo Simple Boy, is a
Kenyan rapper. He raps about
social issues
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that affect the society. In 2019 he rose to fame after he released his song "Mihadarati" where he was addressing the dangers of drugs. This came after his appearance in Ebru TV's "Chipukeezy Show"
Early life
Stevo was born and raised in
Oyugis, Homabay county in a family of two before moving to
Nairobi
Nairobi is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Kenya. The city lies in the south-central part of Kenya, at an elevation of . The name is derived from the Maasai language, Maasai phrase , which translates to 'place of cool waters', a ...
. He has been in the music scene since 2007 but started recording in 2015.
Music career
Stevo rose to fame in 2019 after a song he had previously released in 2017 dubbed "Mihadarati" hit the headlines. The song was played in several radio and TV stations in the region since it addressed the dangers of
drug abuse
Substance misuse, also known as drug misuse or, in older vernacular, substance abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods that are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder, differing definitions ...
. Stevo was named ambassador of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) of Kenya in the same year 2019.
In late 2019, Stevo released a song titled "Inauma" which translates to "it hurts". This track was inspired by the
trolls
A troll is a being in Nordic folklore, including Norse mythology. In Old Norse sources, beings described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human be ...
he receives online. The singer has received online trolls several times throughout his career.
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.
In 2022 early January, Stevo parted ways with his old management and joined a management and record label called Men in Business. 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.
References
External links
*Stevo Simple Boy on
Instagram
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Kenyan rappers
21st-century rappers
1990 births
Living people