Stivo Simple Boy’s musical journey taught Kenyans a lot in 2019

Say whatever you want but in my opinion Mihadarati hitmaker Steven Otieno, popularly known as Stivo Simple Boy, was one of the best things that happened to us in 2019 because his musical journey taught us a lot.

Also read: Kenyans should take Stivo Simple Boy seriously

You see, it’s not everyday that ‘sensitive’ music goes viral because the truth often hurts. As such, many people tend to avoid songs that have deep messages and point out their ill behaviours.

To add to that, the song that made the 29-year-old musician a household name – Mihadarati – had been released two years earlier which is another rare occurrence.

Stivo Simple Boy
Stivo Simple Boy

There’s also the fact that Stivo Simple Boy is not the world’s most handsome man, some people have even compared his looks to that of a monkey which was not really necessary if you ask me.

Naysayers claim that he doesn’t have an ounce of talent and that he’s only famous because people take him as a joke which is something that I don’t really agree with because I think he has it in him.

Clearly, this young man has defied so many odds to get where he is today and that’s really commendable. I am happy that he has continued to trudge on despite what people are saying about him.

If he continues at the same pace then 2020 will even be better. My only wish is for Stivo Simple Boy to record a song with one of the mainstream acts like Octopizzo, Khaligraph or even Jua Cali.

Listen to his latest single dubbed Inauma below and tell us what you think.

Stivo Simple Boy has teamed up with Byzo The Baddest on ‘Inauma’ and it’s a big tune (Video)

Steven Otieno, better known as Stivo Simple Boy and famed for his Mihadarati hit has released a new jam alongside Byzzo The Baddest and it’s a big tune.

Also read: Kenyans should take Stivo Simple Boy seriously

The song titled Inauma is derived from a catchphrase that went viral when Stivo Simple Boy was asked to comment on people who were making fun of him because of his looks. He simply said, “inauma but itabidii uzoee.”

I really this jam because you can see how much the Uhalifu hitmaker has grown in the last few months. I kid you not, this guy’s rhymes on this jam are really on point. I don’t think people will make fun of him after this.

Stivo Simple Boy
Stivo Simple Boy

Byzzo The Baddest also came through on the hook. He really nailed it. Although it’s a phrase that we’re all used to by now, there’s a way he says it with a deep bass that makes it awesome to listen to but then again maybe it’s just me.

The beat on this jam is also commendable. As you are listening to it, you can picture people dancing while its blasting in the background. Props to the producer.

The video concept was simple but I feel it works for this kind of song. One of the things that stood out, at least for me was the lit dance moves by the young choreographers. I could not get enough of it.

Watch Inauma below and tell us what you think.

Kenyans should take Stivo Simple Boy seriously

Sometimes I wonder whether Kenyans, especially artists, take Steven Otieno, alias Stevo Simple Boy, seriously or they just want to associate with him because he’s the talk of the town.

In as much as his songs need a bit of polishing, I still feel that he’s very talented. He has it in him. He really does.

However, for one reason or the other people have turned him into a butt  of jokes and fail to appreciate the fact that he is a gifted singer.

To add to that, his songs have a message which is not the case with many Kenyan artists because let’s be honest, when was the last time someone released a song that tells you to avoid drugs?

Stevo Simple Boy with Naiboi
Stevo Simple Boy with Naiboi

A few weeks ago, Khaligraph said the same thing that people just want to associate with him and have him on their shows to boost their ratings but no one really wants to help him.

Truth is, Stevo Simple Boy was discovered roughly 7 weeks ago but to this very day we have not seen any collabo with all the big artists who have posed for photos with him.

This begs a lot of questions, it makes you wonder what they think of him and whether they would go the extra mile to ensure that his talent does not go to waste.

If continue to think of him as a joke, then he won’t be relevant in three months because Kenyans forget very fast.

Watch his viral hit song dubbed Mihadarati below.