Stivo Simple Boy is one of the most celebrated upcoming rappers in Kenya. He started his career way back in 2007, but recorded his first song, Ukimwi in 2015. The singer and songwriter came into the limelight in 2019 after his hit song, Mihadarati. Since then, he has released many hit songs that have gotten him a massive following on social media. See below for Stivo Simple Boy biography.
Stevo has now turned out as one of the most influential rappers in Kenya. This is because his songs majorly venture in social issues, which affect the society. The question then rises, where does Stivo Simple Boy come from?
What you need to know about the Kenyan rapper
Simple Boy is from Nyanza region. His struggle to prominence has indeed proven that hard work and patience pays. Know more about Stivo Simple Boy biography, age, family, education, career, wife, house, cars, and net worth now.
The Kenyan rapper, Simple Boy profile
Stivo Simple Boy real name: Stephen Otieno Adera
Place of birth: Oyugis, Homabay County, Kenya
Date of birth: January 2, 1990
Gender: Male
Stivo Simple Boy Tribe: Luo
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Kenyan
Religion: Christianity
Stivo Simple Boy parents: Names not known
Siblings: 6
Girlfriend: Fridah
Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Genre: Hip-hop
Label: Made In Kibera Productions
Instagram account: @stivo_simpele_boy
Facebook account: Stivo Simple Boy
Stivo Simple Boy biography
The Kenyan rapper was born as Stephen Otieno Adera in Oyugis, Homabay County, Kenya. He is the seventh born among the eight siblings in his family. However, more about Stivo Simple Boy siblings is unknown except for his twin sister, Linet who runs a small business in Kibera.
How old is Stivo Simple Boy?
Have you been wondering about Stivo Simple Boy age? The hip-hop icon was born in 1990. He is 34 years as of 2024. Stivo Simple Boy birthday is on January 2 every year.
What is Stivo Simple Boy tribe?
The rapper’s middle and last names can hint you of his origin. He was born in Nyanza region, Oyugis area. He is from the Luo tribe.
Stivo Simple Boy family
The hip-hop artist is from a very humble background. He has not shared photos of his family members on social media yet. Unfortunately, he lost one of his siblings some years ago to unknown illness.
His educational background
Stephen is among many who yearn to complete their studies, but end up becoming school leavers. He attended a nearby school in Oyugis up to class seven before he shifted to Nairobi. He then joined another school in Kibera from which he sat for his final exams. However, he was not privileged to further his education, as his parents could not afford to pay his secondary school fees.
His career
In one of the interviews, Simple Boy revealed that he started his career over a decade ago. He could attend rehearsals regularly that were organized by Kibera Creative Arts (KICA), which helped nurture his talent. This gave him a chance to perform on various events, such as Art Attack Festivals, Kibera Music Competition, and Uchaguzi Bila Fujo Concert.
After toiling for years, he recorded his first song, Ukimwi in 2015. He could do odd jobs like ‘Mjengo’ in order to feed himself as well as save a little for recording. In 2017, he did his second song, Mihadarati, which resulted to his breakthrough in 2019. The song was majorly meant for the youth as it warns them against drug abuse. In fact, it is the reason behind him being named as the ambassador of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) in the year 2019.
Besides, he is aiming at doing collabos with high profile artists such as Khaligraph Jones and Rayvanny. He has indeed proven that success is all about hard work and time. During one of the interviews with Betty Kyalo, Steve stated that he used his highest first pay to support his parents drill a borehole. Stivo Simple Boy songs include Ndoa, Inauma, Glory, Uhalifu, and Mapenzi ya Pesa.
The Kenyan rapper, Stivo Simple Boy ex girlfriend
Is Stivo Simple Boy married? After many reacted to Stivo’s face calling him ugly, he has still managed to stay focused in his career. He has never allowed anyone’s opinions hinder him from getting himself a girlfriend. In one of the interviews, he disclosed that he is dated with a lady called Fridah, but parted waya after a year due to unknown reasons.
Simple boy wife
In another interview, the rapper disclosed to have moved on with a Kikuyu lady, whom they settled down as a husband and wife. Unfortunately, the two broke up after allegations that the lady was cheating on him and was even pregnant for another man. Since then, Simple boy has not disclosed if he is dating.
Stivo Simple Boy house
Despite finding his breakthrough, the rapper is still running a simple life. Stivo resides in a small house in Kibera area that is filled with enough household items. He is however working extra hard to rise to the top and achieve his life dream.
Stivo Simple Boy net worth
The celebrated artist is earning from both performing on stage and YouTube. Besides, he is having other side hustles that help him pay his bills. His net worth is estimated at $ 8k – $ 10k as of 2024.
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