Stevo Simple Boy Admits Chasing Clout To Remain Relevant (Video)

Kenyan rapper Stivo Simple Boy has pulled back the curtain on some of his past publicity stunts, admitting to engaging in “clout-chasing” tactics during his tenure with his now-former manager. This admission comes shortly after the manager publicly confirmed their professional separation.

Unpacking the Staged Stunts

In a recent interview with Oga Obinna, Stivo confessed that certain widely reported events, such as the supposed gifting of a Mazda Demio, were entirely fabricated for media attention.

“Hio gari nilisema nimepewa na kampuni ilikuwa ni kipindi tu,” he revealed, translating to: “The car I said I had been gifted by a company was just clout-chasing.”

The Marital Strain and Managerial Fallout

The split between the artist and his former manager appears to stem from growing tensions involving Stivo’s wife. Last week, the ex-manager claimed he stepped back because Stivo’s wife allegedly began to interfere significantly with his music career.

“I’ve helped him get brand ambassadorial gigs here and there, and everything was going smoothly until his wife got involved,” the former manager explained. “She now wants to manage all of his music affairs—deciding what he should or shouldn’t do, what time he leaves the house, and when he returns. It’s made it difficult to even film basic company adverts.”

Stivo’s Counter-Narrative and Call for Account Return

However, Stivo Simple Boy has vehemently denied his ex-manager’s account, asserting that he received minimal support throughout their year-long collaboration. He instead credits politician Peter Salasya for providing tangible assistance.

“I saw you saying that you helped me for a year. Look at my house—nothing has changed. These are the same chairs I came with from Kibera. The TV was bought by MP Salasya, the woofer is mine from Kibera,” Stivo argued, adding, “Even the bed was bought by Salasya. So what progress have you made for your artist? Online, you claim you’re my artist when you were my manager—that’s embarrassing. And now you’ve seized my social media account. Please, I ask you kindly to return my account. I’m just requesting.”

This public fallout marks the end of a one-year working relationship, shining a light on the often complex and challenging dynamics artists navigate behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.

Watch Stevo’s full interview below;